Columbia River Gorge Elementary School vs Gause Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Washougal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Gause Elementary
Washougal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Columbia River Gorge Elementary School Washougal, Washington | Gause Elementary Washougal, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 1,154 | #563 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #18831 of 50,301 | #19179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | Washougal | Washougal |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.0 vs 58.5).
- •Columbia River Gorge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Gause Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Columbia River Gorge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 47.3%).
- •Gause Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 224.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia River Gorge Elementary School better than Gause Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia River Gorge Elementary School and Gause Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Washougal and Washougal in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School: 340. Gause Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia River Gorge Elementary School and Gause Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is 550th of 1,154 and Gause Elementary is 563rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).