- Kalama Elem School reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbia Elementary School (193 vs. 77).
- Kalama Elem School reported a higher students per counselor than Columbia Elementary School (485:1 vs. 383:1).
- Columbia Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Kalama Elem School (32 vs. 11).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Kalama Elem School reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbia Elementary School (193 vs. 77).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Columbia Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Kalama Elem School (32 vs. 11).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Columbia Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Kalama Elem School (13 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Kalama Elem School reported a higher students per counselor than Columbia Elementary School (485:1 vs. 383:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Kalama Elem School
$13,373.59
Columbia Elementary School
$18,927.63
Local revenue share
Kalama Elem School
30.1%
Columbia Elementary School
22.5%
State revenue share
Kalama Elem School
61.1%
Columbia Elementary School
69.6%
Federal revenue share
Kalama Elem School
8.9%
Columbia Elementary School
7.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Kalama Elem School
34%
Columbia Elementary School
14.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cowlitz County
$72,932
Cowlitz County
$72,932
Poverty rate
Cowlitz County
13%
Cowlitz County
13%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cowlitz County
17%
Cowlitz County
17%
Unemployment rate
Cowlitz County
5.3%
Cowlitz County
5.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.