Very Good
#659 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 30% in state
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Elementary School · Washougal School District · Washougal, WA
A Washougal School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35300 SE Evergreen Hwy, Washougal, WA 98671
- Math 50% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 48% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
Based on 18 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbia River Gorge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washougal), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,498
Median home value
$532,100
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK | 0.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Gause ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Washougal Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washougal School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is listed in Washougal School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washougal, WA, part of Washougal School District, serving approximately 355 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
What grades does Columbia River Gorge Elementary School serve?
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia River Gorge Elementary School rank in WA?
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School ranks #659 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Columbia River Gorge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia River Gorge Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Columbia River Gorge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia River Gorge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?
40.0% of students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (360) 954-3900
- Area population (ZIP 98671)
- 23,669
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98671; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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