D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Columbia Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 600 ALASKA ST, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in Washington
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
339
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%10/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−27 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−21 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading -23 pts, math -28 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading -13 pts, math -14 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -10 pts, math -16 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 600 ALASKA ST
City Wenatchee
ZIP Code 98801
District 5309660
NCES School ID 530966001630
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98801

Understanding the community around Columbia Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,800
Per Capita Income $37,987
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%
High School or Higher 84.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $387,500
Median Rent $1,171
Owner-Occupied 59.1%
Renter-Occupied 40.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Columbia Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 74.0%
White 22.4%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Black 0.3%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 339
Teachers (FTE) 25.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has 339 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School serve?
Columbia Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Columbia Elementary School receive per student?
Columbia Elementary School receives $17,969 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Columbia Elementary School in 98801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$499,886
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,732
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
40.9%

Other Schools in 98801

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026