Columbia Ridge Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction EPHRATA, WA Grades KG–04 Town: Distant Moses Lake, WA SchoolScore™ C (65.7)
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Columbia Ridge Elementary
EPHRATA, WA 98823
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ C (65.7)
480
Students
30.8
Teachers
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
(509)754-2882
Phone
http://ephrataschools.org
Website

Columbia Ridge Elementary is a public school administered by the Ephrata School District district in EPHRATA, WASHINGTON, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 480 students enrolled; a 15.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Washington Elementary School Average
Enrollment
480.0
State avg: 399.0
▲ 20% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.58:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
62.7%
State avg: 50.3%
▲ 25% worse
School Details
School Name
Columbia Ridge Elementary
NCESSCH ID
530261000384
State School ID
WA-13165-2793
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
60 H SE
City
EPHRATA
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98823
County
Grant County
Metro Area
Moses Lake, WA
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
5304
State Leg. Upper
53013
State Leg. Lower
53013
Latitude
47.3173
Longitude
-119.5391
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
480
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.8
Teachers FTE
📐
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 301 62.7%
Not Applicable 217 45.2%
District Info
District Name
Ephrata School District
LEAID
5302610
State LEA ID
WA-13165
Phone
(509)754-2474
Website
http://www.ephrataschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
EPHRATA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$56,938K
Federal Revenue
$4,531K
State Revenue
$46,387K
Local Revenue
$6,020K
Total Expenditure
$53,967K
Instruction Exp.
$24,469K
Support Services
$14,352K
Other Current Exp.
$1,661K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Columbia Ridge Elementary

1
Tiger Cubs ECEAP
Ephrata · Prekindergarten
0.1 mi
2
Ephrata Middle School
EPHRATA · Middle
0.5 mi
3
Beezley Springs Elementary
EPHRATA · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Ephrata High School
EPHRATA · High
0.8 mi
5
Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program
Ephrata · High
0.8 mi
6
Grant Elementary
EPHRATA · Elementary
0.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Columbia Ridge Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Columbia Ridge Elementary?
480 students are enrolled at Columbia Ridge Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Columbia Ridge Elementary have?
Columbia Ridge Elementary has 30.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Columbia Ridge Elementary serve?
Columbia Ridge Elementary serves grades KG through 04.
Is Columbia Ridge Elementary a charter school?
Columbia Ridge Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Columbia Ridge Elementary located in?
Columbia Ridge Elementary is located in the Moses Lake, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Columbia Ridge Elementary belong to?
Columbia Ridge Elementary is part of the Ephrata School District school district.
How much does Ephrata School District spend per student?
The Ephrata School District district spends approximately $112,431,250 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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