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Columbia Heights Elementary

2820 Parkview Drive, Longview, WA 98632 · (360) 575-7461 · Cowlitz County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL331 STUDENTS
Enrollment
331
Elementary
DISTRICT 328 · STATE 380
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
191 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 51%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
48
Grade 1
53
Grade 2
59
Grade 3
63
Grade 4
55
Grade 5
53
Student demographics
White
69%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
17%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 27%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Native American
2%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
41.1%
WA avg 49.0% . -6.1pp since 2014
Math
47.2%
WA avg 39.2% . +3.4pp since 2014
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
331
-24 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 17.8:1
% White
69%
was 75%
% Hispanic
17%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Columbia Heights Elementary

Located at 2820 Parkview Drive, in Longview, Washington, Columbia Heights Elementary is a moderately sized K-5 school that caters to 331 students (grades K through 5), operated by Longview School District.

Columbia Heights Elementary is one of 17 schools operated by Longview School District, a district that teaches 6,382 students overall.

On demographics, Columbia Heights Elementary shows that White students make up the majority at 69%; the rest reads as 17% Hispanic, 10% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 83% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.7:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 58% of students at Columbia Heights Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Cowlitz County) reports that median household income runs about $76,531, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Cowlitz County runs 48 public schools (combined enrollment of about 17,080 students), of which Columbia Heights Elementary is one.

Nearest neighbor: Cascade Middle School, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Columbia Heights Elementary operates from a city-core location.

Looking at the recent track record. Columbia Heights Elementary's enrollment has ticked down 7% since 2018, when it stood at 355 (now 331). White enrollment moved from 75% to 69% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 17.8:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Columbia Heights Elementary typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Cowlitz County at a glance

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Population
112,360
Census ACS
Median income
$76,531
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
48
17,080 students

Quick facts

School name
Columbia Heights Elementary
District
Longview School District
Address
2820 Parkview Drive, Longview, WA 98632
Phone
(360) 575-7461
County
Cowlitz County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
331
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
191 (58%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
530447000700
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Columbia Heights Elementary
What is the total enrollment at Columbia Heights Elementary?
Columbia Heights Elementary enrolls approximately 331 students in grades KG-05.
Is Columbia Heights Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Columbia Heights Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at Columbia Heights Elementary?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at Columbia Heights Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Columbia Heights Elementary?
Student demographics at Columbia Heights Elementary are roughly 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Columbia Heights Elementary public or private?
Columbia Heights Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Longview School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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