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Columbia Elementary School

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Columbia Elementary School ranks 689 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

689^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Columbia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 365 students from Pre-K through 4th grade in the Woodland School District, and it stands out for its remarkable and rapid academic improvement over the past two years.

The school's story is one of impressive growth, having climbed from the 8th to the 41st percentile among Washington elementary schools since 2022. This positive trend is especially notable in math, where student proficiency (49.3%) now exceeds both the district and state averages. The school serves a community with significant economic need, with over half of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and it directs considerable resources—over $21,900 per student—to support their learning. While the school has made strong gains with all student groups, its progress with Hispanic students has been particularly significant, placing them in a higher percentile rank than the school's overall average.

When compared to nearby schools, Columbia's trajectory is unique; while schools like Union Ridge Elementary and its district sibling North Fork Elementary maintain stable, higher rankings, Columbia is clearly on the rise. A key area for continued focus is English Language Arts, where proficiency lags behind math. However, the consistent improvement from 3rd to 4th grade in both subjects suggests effective teaching and student growth. Columbia Elementary represents a compelling turnaround, demonstrating that high-need schools can achieve substantial academic progress with dedicated focus and resources.

365

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,905

Per pupil spending ?

55.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 Bozarth Ave
Woodland, WA 98674

(360) 841-2900

District: Woodland School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.8%

Hispanic:

29.0%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 17th percentile in 2022 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2022

Worth a look

!English Language Arts scores 14 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg47%

Washington avg48%

689^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 24 pts since 2022

From bottom 17% (2022) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Woodland School District

135^th of 247Woodland School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	39.6	689 of 1160	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.8	919 of 1168	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	12.4	1070 of 1169	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	19.8	972 of 1169	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	40.2	641 of 1092	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	11.8	1015 of 1093	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	13.4	1000 of 1094	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	19.8	927 of 1100	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	39.5	408 of 659	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.2	579 of 694	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	707 of 1013	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.4	860 of 1024	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	9.2	981 of 1013	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	23.1	874 of 1019	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	38.4	679 of 1098	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.6	662 of 1099	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	10.9	1032 of 1099	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	19.7	927 of 1113	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	32.8	705 of 1007	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	14.6	933 of 1009	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	7.1	986 of 1011	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	20.7	881 of 1031	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)41st percentile~ school

Male (2025)38th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)38th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)30th percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)30th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Math49%+7 vs state

English Language Arts39%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)			SBAC English Language Arts (2025)							SBAC Math (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	600 Bozarth Ave	Woodland	98674	Cowlitz County	Woodland School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 841-2900	365	24	15.3	55.6%	240 (65.8%)	3 (0.8%)	106 (29.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	39.6	689^th of 1160 public elementary schools	40.6%		23.8	919^th of 1168 public elementary schools	21.3%	230				37.5	41.3					39.5	47.2	51.3					49.3	91.7	91.7	95.0	95.0	95.0	93.3	95.0	95.0	93.3	93.3	$21,905	$1,021	$20,884
North Fork Elementary School	Public	K-4	2250 Lewis River Road	Woodland	98674	Cowlitz County	Woodland School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 841-2750	473	33	14.4	41.4%	362 (76.5%)	3 (0.6%)	70 (14.8%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.3%)	61	422^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	63.6%		58.1	468^th of 1168 public elementary schools	59.9%	46				50.5	53.0					51.7	55.6	60.2					57.7	80.2	82.4	89.0	89.0	89.0	86.8	86.8	86.8	86.8	86.8	$18,809	$405	$18,404
La Center Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 East 4th Street	La Center	98629	Clark County	La Center School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 263-2134	789	47	16.7	32.8%	639 (81.0%)	5 (0.6%)	86 (10.9%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	41 (5.2%)	55.1	493^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	57.5%		47.3	593^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	49.2%	100	66.1		66.1	56.2	54.1	47.1				52.7	52.6	42.1	45.4				46.8	94.2	97.8	98.6	98.6	98.6	97.8	98.6	96.4	97.8	97.8	$16,533	$537	$15,996
Union Ridge Elementary	Public	K-4	330 N Fifth Ave	Ridgefield	98642	Clark County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 750-7600	708	47	15.0	27.1%	516 (72.9%)	7 (1.0%)	94 (13.3%)	15 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	70 (9.9%)	85.9	151^st of 1160 public elementary schools	87.0%		84.8	164^th of 1168 public elementary schools	86.0%	13				66.9	75.5					71.5	67.6	69.8					68.8	94.1	94.1	96.6	96.6	96.6	95.0	97.5	96.6	95.0	95.0	$18,280	$42	$18,239
Kalama Elementary School	Public	K-5	548 China Garden Road	Kalama	98625	Cowlitz County	Kalama School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 673-5207	525	39	13.3	37.7%	441 (84.0%)	3 (0.6%)	54 (10.3%)	4 (0.8%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.2%)	54.1	501^st of 1160 public elementary schools	56.8%		56.9	482^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	58.7%	19	69.4		69.4	44.3	58.9	60.2				54.4	37.5	49.3	40.8				42.1	88.5	91.0	94.9	94.9	94.9	89.7	93.6	93.6	89.7	89.7	$17,862	$642	$17,219
South Ridge Elementary	Public	K-4	502 NW 199th Street	Ridgefield	98642	Clark County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 619-1500	758	45	16.8	30.6%	516 (68.1%)	4 (0.5%)	142 (18.7%)	20 (2.6%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	69 (9.1%)	68.3	330^th of 1160 public elementary schools	71.6%		67.7	341^st of 1168 public elementary schools	70.8%	11				53.6	61.6					57.6	57.2	61.7					59.5	93.9	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	95.2	96.6	96.6	95.2	95.2	$15,424	$466	$14,958
Green Mountain School	Public	K-8	13105 NE Grinnell Rd	Woodland	98674	Clark County	Green Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 225-7366	163	11	14.8	23.9%	153 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	77.3	239^th of 1160 public elementary schools	79.4%		64.4	394^th of 1168 public elementary schools	66.3%	155	75.0	30.8	55.2	62.5	60.0	75.0	64.7	73.7	61.5	66.3		45.0	53.3	70.6	57.9	38.5	58.0	85.7	90.5	90.5	90.5	90.5	85.7	90.5	90.5	85.7	85.7	$17,289	$753	$16,536
Daybreak Primary	Public	PK, KG-4	1900 NW 20th Ave	Battle Ground	98604	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 885-6950	548	37	14.6	46.9%	407 (74.3%)	9 (1.6%)	86 (15.7%)	15 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.9%)	33.8	768^th of 1160 public elementary schools	33.8%		37.2	715^th of 1168 public elementary schools	38.8%	53				32.7	38.6					35.6	49.1	44.6					46.9	86.6	88.7	90.7	90.7	90.7	88.7	92.8	88.7	88.7	88.7	$19,514	$1,559	$17,956
Chinook Elementary School	Public	K-5	1900 NW Bliss Rd	Vancouver	98685	Clark County	Vancouver School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 313-1600	440	24	18.0	32.3%	305 (69.3%)	11 (2.5%)	57 (13.0%)	12 (2.7%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (11.1%)	71.4	298^th of 1160 public elementary schools	74.3%		65.8	371^st of 1168 public elementary schools	68.2%	73	65.4		65.4	55.3	67.8	60.5				61.3	57.7	70.8	46.9				58.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$19,299	$535	$18,763
Captain Strong	Public	PK, KG-4	1002 NW 6th Avenue	Battle Ground	98604	Clark County	Battle Ground School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 885-6400	649	39	16.8	41.1%	520 (80.1%)	5 (0.8%)	72 (11.1%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (6.0%)	39.6	689^th of 1160 public elementary schools	40.6%		51.5	541^st of 1168 public elementary schools	53.7%	148				39.0	47.8					43.6	42.5	48.2					45.5	92.0	94.6	95.5	95.5	95.5	93.8	96.4	94.6	93.8	93.8	$18,393	$1,295	$17,098

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Columbia Elementary School?

Students at Columbia Elementary School are 66% White, 29% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 365 students attended Columbia Elementary School.

What district is Columbia Elementary School in?

Woodland School District

Is Columbia Elementary School a good school?

Columbia Elementary School ranks 689^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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