Very Good
#602 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 27% in state
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Elementary School · Longview School District · Longview, WA
A Longview School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2644 30th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632
- Math 50% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,410/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longview), 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
$64,705
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Columbia Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Northlake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Big Leaf Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Longview School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #3 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,280NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is listed in Longview School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is a public elementary school in Longview, WA, part of Longview School District, serving approximately 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
What grades does Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl serve?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl rank in WA?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl ranks #602 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Valley Garden Elem Schl?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl a charter school?
No, Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl a Title I school?
No, Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl?
54.0% of students at Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (360) 575-7502
- Area population (ZIP 98632)
- 50,845
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 98632; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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