Columbia Ridge Elementary

480 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Columbia Ridge Elementary is a public school located in Ephrata, Washington, serving as part of the Ephrata School District. Situated in the heart of the Columbia Basin, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare children for success in their middle and high school years through a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being, working closely with the broader Ephrata School District to provide resources that encourage both social and intellectual growth. By prioritizing a positive school culture, Columbia Ridge Elementary strives to ensure that its students develop the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in a diverse and evolving academic landscape. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, and specific programs, parents and visitors can access the official district website.

480

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	230
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
235 (49.0%)
Hispanic
230 (47.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ephrata School District
Phone:	(509)754-2882
Website:	http://ephrataschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 105