Columbia River Elementary

Summary:

Columbia River Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasco, Washington, serving 538 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pasco School District, which is ranked 214 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Columbia River Elementary faces significant challenges compared to other schools in the area. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (57.43%) than the state average (22.7%), and its academic performance on SBAC/English Language Arts (36.03%) and SBAC/Math (29.04%) is consistently lower than the state averages (52.63% and 41.68%, respectively). The school's rankings for various student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and English Language Learners, are mostly in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, with many in the bottom quarter. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Richland School District, such as Sacajawea Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Lewis & Clark Elementary School, consistently outperform Columbia River Elementary and the Pasco School District on academic assessments. This suggests that exploring best practices from these higher-performing schools may provide insights into strategies that could benefit Columbia River Elementary and help address the underlying factors contributing to the achievement gap.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9011 Burns Rd
       Pasco, WA  99301


(509) 543-6700

District: Pasco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
982nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,128 Help


Students who attend Columbia River Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ray Reynolds Middle School
High:    Chiawana Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.9%
White:
33.7%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbia River Elementary ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 7th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.9%), White (33.7%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia River Elementary is 16. 14 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia River Elementary is $17,128. 10 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia River Elementary 982nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Columbia River Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pasco School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco School District 214th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia River Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Columbia River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.06 760th 1107 31.3%
2022 21.40 949th 1169 18.8%
2023 30.88 815th 1169 30.3%
2024 19.37 982nd 1168 15.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbia River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.50 150th 254 40.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.48 725th 854 15.1%
2022 14.38 961st 1019 5.7%
2023 36.45 680th 1013 32.9%
2024 26.32 816th 1024 20.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbia River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.50 601st 1008 40.4%
2022 25.14 856th 1100 22.2%
2023 19.99 907th 1094 17.1%
2024 18.64 932nd 1093 14.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbia River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.47 795th 1025 22.4%
2022 21.00 907th 1113 18.5%
2023 41.54 622nd 1099 43.4%
2024 22.16 893rd 1099 18.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbia River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.16 293rd 501 41.5%
2022 25.06 568th 694 18.2%
2023 33.55 438th 633 30.8%
2024 16.35 591st 651 9.2%
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Rank History for White students at Columbia River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.19 744th 943 21.1%
2022 26.75 808th 1031 21.6%
2023 41.46 598th 1011 40.9%
2024 35.35 679th 1009 32.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Columbia River Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 132 4 6 186 1 5 21 0 355
2022 173 6 8 233 3 3 15 0 441
2023 192 7 7 309 1 5 17 0 538
2024 205 4 12 365 1 6 16 0 609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 355 24.2 14.6 48.5
2022 441 26.6 16.5 42
2023 538 30.7 17.4 57.8
2024 609 37.9 16.0 60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbia River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 355 24.2 14.6 48.5
2022 441 26.6 16.5 42
2023 538 30.7 17.4 57.8
2024 609 37.9 16.0 60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Columbia River Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaPertussisTetanus
2021100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202298.0%1.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
202396.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%1.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%97.0%96.0%96.0%
202494.7%0.0%0.9%1.8%0.0%98.2%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%98.2%97.4%97.4%97.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia River Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $692 (4.0%) $16,706 (96.0%) $17,398
2022 $2,315 (13.5%) $14,813 (86.5%) $17,128

Data source: Washington Department of Education


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Students at Columbia River Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 34% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Columbia River Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ray Reynolds Middle School
High : Chiawana Senior High School

Columbia River Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Washington elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 609 students attended Columbia River Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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