Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbus Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
40%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
55%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbus Elementary School often compared to?
Columbus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newby Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School, Sue Buel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
435 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Columbus Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
Columbus Elementary School is part of Mcminnville SD 40 School District.
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