Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

35300 SE Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is a modern educational facility located in the scenic Washougal School District in Washington state. Serving students in the Washougal area, the school is situated along the Columbia River Highway, providing a unique environment that emphasizes a connection to the local landscape. The school is known for its contemporary design, which focuses on fostering collaborative learning, safety, and community engagement, serving as a hub for both academics and local youth development.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. By utilizing a curriculum focused on academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and inclusive classroom environments, Columbia River Gorge Elementary seeks to cultivate critical thinking and character development in its students. With its dedicated faculty and commitment to parental involvement, the school remains a pillar of the Washougal community, striving to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.

340

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	53
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	18

White
257 (75.6%)
Hispanic
53 (15.6%)
Two or More
18 (5.3%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)
Black
5 (1.5%)

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:	Washougal School District
Phone:	(360)954-3900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 77

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 48