Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sue Buel 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 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sue Buel Elementary serves the eastern part of McMinnville, OR, covering an area of approximately 16.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sue Buel Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sue Buel 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 Sue Buel Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#774 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sue Buel Elementary School's ranking?
Sue Buel Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sue Buel Elementary School often compared to?
Sue Buel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willamette Elementary School, Newby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sue Buel Elementary School?
398 students attend Sue Buel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sue Buel Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sue Buel Elementary School?
Sue Buel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sue Buel Elementary School offer ?
Sue Buel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sue Buel Elementary School part of?
Sue Buel Elementary School is part of Mcminnville SD 40 School District.
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