Columbia River Elementary
Pasco, WA · Pasco School District · Grades PK-5
822nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▲ Improving
Columbia River Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Columbia River Elementary 822nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2022 to 30th in 2025 — improving.
Columbia River Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 305 students tested
Columbia River Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 609 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2020
| Group | Trend | 2020 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.4% | 59.9% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| White | 37.2% | 33.7% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 2.6% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Columbia River Elementary
Typical home value $422K in zip 99301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Columbia River Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Maya Angelou ElementaryPasco School District · 0.6 mi away861st of 1,174
ELA 35% · Math 37% - 2Three Rivers ElementaryPasco School District · 1.7 mi away975th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 3Barbara McClintock STEM ElementaryPasco School District · 2 mi away826th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 35% - 3Internet Pasco Academy of LearningPasco School District · 2.3 mi away904th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 28% - 5Rosalind Franklin STEM ElementaryPasco School District · 2.4 mi away668th of 1,174
ELA 45% · Math 41% - 9Ruth Livingston ElementaryPasco School District · 2.5 mi away180th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 66% - 6Jefferson ElementaryRichland School District · 3.1 mi away522nd of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 46% - 8Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolRichland School District · 3.4 mi away250th of 1,174
ELA 65% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Columbia River Elementary in?
Columbia River Elementary is part of the Pasco School District district in Pasco, Washington.
Is Columbia River Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbia River Elementary 822nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbia River Elementary?
Hispanic 60%, White 34%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 2% (609 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbia River Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99301 is $422K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.