Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willamette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbus Elementary School serves the eastern part of McMinnville, OR, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willamette Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willamette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willamette Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
45%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
52%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willamette Elementary School's ranking?
Willamette Elementary School is ranked #651 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Willamette Elementary School often compared to?
Willamette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Elementary School, Sue Buel Elementary School, Newby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Willamette Elementary School?
443 students attend Willamette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Willamette Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willamette Elementary School?
Willamette Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willamette Elementary School offer ?
Willamette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willamette Elementary School part of?
Willamette Elementary School is part of Mcminnville SD 40 School District.
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