Mcbride Elementary School

2774 Columbia Blvd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcbride 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcbride Elementary School's student population of 452 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mcbride 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 Mcbride Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#888 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
31%
25-29%
44%
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
78%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
(22-23)
38.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcbride Elementary School's ranking?
Mcbride Elementary School is ranked #888 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Mcbride Elementary School often compared to?
Mcbride Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Elementary School, St. Helens Arthur Academy 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mcbride Elementary School?
452 students attend Mcbride Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mcbride Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcbride Elementary School?
Mcbride Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcbride Elementary School offer ?
Mcbride Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcbride Elementary School part of?
Mcbride Elementary School is part of St Helens SD 502 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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