Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbus Elementary School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbus Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
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
40%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
56%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Elementary School's ranking?
Columbus Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
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?
33% 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 Columbus Elementary School?
445 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Columbus Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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