At a glance
Reported students
360
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
440
Columbia Valley Elementary: 360 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Columbia Valley Elementary
Columbia Valley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Vancouver. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Evergreen School District (Clark). NCES reports 360 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). English learners represent 17.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Columbia Valley Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.7%
- Hispanic25.8%
- Black5.3%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Evergreen School District (Clark)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hearthwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Mill Plain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
Illahee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
367 reported students
Fircrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
341 reported students
Silver Star Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
381 reported students
York Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
338 reported students
Public schools near Columbia Valley Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Plain Elementary School Elementary · Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 354 | 0.8 mi |
| Illahee Elementary School Elementary · Evergreen School District (Clark) | KG–05 | 367 | 1.1 mi |
| Fishers Landing Elementary School Elementary · Evergreen School District (Clark) | KG–05 | 402 | 1.2 mi |
| Harmony Elementary School Elementary · Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 467 | 1.7 mi |
| Hearthwood Elementary School Elementary · Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 360 | 1.9 mi |
| Crestline Elementary School Elementary · Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 446 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Valley Elementary
What grades does Columbia Valley Elementary serve?
Columbia Valley Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Evergreen School District (Clark).
How many students attend Columbia Valley Elementary?
Columbia Valley Elementary reported 360 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 395 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbia Valley Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 360 students and 23.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Columbia Valley Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Columbia Valley Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Evergreen School District (Clark) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Columbia Valley Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Columbia Valley Elementary in?
Columbia Valley Elementary is part of Evergreen School District (Clark), based in Vancouver, WA, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Columbia Valley Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mill Plain Elementary School (0.8 mi), Illahee Elementary School (1.1 mi), Fishers Landing Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.