Willamette Elementary School

Summary:

Willamette Elementary School is a public elementary school located in McMinnville, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 445 students. The school is part of the McMinnville School District 40, which is ranked 32 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willamette Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 183 out of 709 Oregon elementary schools in 2017-2018 to its current ranking of 418 out of 710 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger star rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars during this period. The school's student performance on the OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System) tests is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in 5th grade Science. However, the school performs relatively well for its Hispanic students, ranking 214 out of 365 Oregon elementary schools in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating. In contrast, the school's performance for its Special Education and English Language Learner (ELL) students is much lower.

Willamette Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 70.56% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's spending per student in 2021-2022 was $16,952, which is higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools in the McMinnville School District, such as Grandhaven Elementary and Memorial Elementary, Willamette Elementary School's performance is generally lower, but it outperforms some more distant schools, such as Dayton Grade School and Amity Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1600 SW Fellows St
       McMinnville, OR  97128


(503) 565-4600

District: McMinnville School District 40

SchoolDigger Rank:
418th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,884 Help


Students who attend Willamette Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Duniway Middle School
High:    McMinnville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.1%
Hispanic:
43.7%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willamette Elementary School ranks worse than 58.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the McMinnville School District 40. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.1%), Hispanic (43.7%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the McMinnville School District 40. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willamette Elementary School is 15.5, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the McMinnville School District 40. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willamette Elementary School is $17,884, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the McMinnville School District 40.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willamette Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willamette Elementary School 418th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Willamette Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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McMinnville School District 40:

SchoolDigger ranks McMinnville School District 40 32nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willamette Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willamette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.14 240th 586 59.0%
2005 56.51 299th 629 52.5%
2006 53.11 345th 636 45.8%
2007 75.90 112th 652 82.8%
2008 48.89 369th 655 43.7%
2009 56.54 304th 665 54.3%
2010 58.66 297th 674 55.9%
2011 71.37 166th 695 76.1%
2012 71.10 181st 730 75.2%
2013 62.01 266th 707 62.4%
2014 56.23 305th 695 56.1%
2015 52.12 312th 706 55.8%
2016 66.07 210th 697 69.9%
2017 60.41 249th 701 64.5%
2018 69.70 183rd 709 74.2%
2019 65.30 212th 705 69.9%
2022 47.82 340th 706 51.8%
2023 30.59 489th 706 30.7%
2024 37.84 418th 710 41.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willamette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.83 54th 179 69.8%
2019 97.52 2nd 97 97.9%
2022 28.83 70th 80 12.5%
2024 49.92 29th 97 70.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willamette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.08 149th 481 69.0%
2019 61.35 79th 303 73.9%
2022 18.49 205th 215 4.7%
2023 22.51 203rd 231 12.1%
2024 25.69 237th 299 20.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willamette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.96 16th 640 97.5%
2019 87.18 28th 597 95.3%
2022 48.09 335th 703 52.3%
2023 44.62 318th 595 46.6%
2024 36.16 349th 523 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Willamette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.85 133rd 681 80.5%
2019 58.61 251st 621 59.6%
2022 46.50 311th 646 51.9%
2023 33.12 434th 652 33.4%
2024 35.23 419th 658 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Willamette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.17 223rd 680 67.2%
2019 57.84 231st 623 62.9%
2022 47.90 318th 654 51.4%
2023 30.09 466th 665 29.9%
2024 40.93 359th 662 45.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willamette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.81 66th 475 86.1%
2019 76.67 49th 364 86.5%
2022 72.95 46th 339 86.4%
2023 33.34 253rd 360 29.7%
2024 40.36 214th 365 41.4%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Willamette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.76 178th 683 73.9%
2019 64.13 215th 662 67.5%
2022 48.36 317th 666 52.4%
2023 38.70 392nd 656 40.2%
2024 47.35 325th 670 51.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Willamette Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 0 5 27 3 n/a n/a 0 233
1989 211 3 5 30 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1990 168 2 4 32 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1991 151 2 5 39 1 n/a n/a 0 198
1992 163 3 7 36 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1993 158 0 5 46 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 138 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 472 4 8 98 2 n/a n/a 0 584
1996 472 4 8 98 2 n/a n/a 0 584
1997 506 2 12 110 3 n/a n/a 0 633
1998 491 0 13 121 2 n/a n/a 0 627
1999 516 5 15 119 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2000 431 4 14 88 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2001 408 5 16 110 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 392 6 14 144 4 n/a n/a 6 566
2003 392 6 14 144 4 n/a n/a 6 566
2004 361 3 8 153 3 n/a n/a 5 533
2005 358 2 7 146 2 n/a n/a 9 524
2006 355 3 7 161 6 n/a n/a 0 532
2007 354 1 9 156 9 n/a n/a 16 545
2008 342 2 8 160 7 n/a n/a 19 538
2009 343 3 11 177 7 n/a n/a 14 555
2010 341 3 9 158 5 n/a n/a 1 517
2011 351 2 3 152 4 5 0 0 517
2012 336 3 4 151 2 5 0 0 501
2013 323 2 5 164 8 4 2 0 508
2014 319 2 6 171 5 3 2 0 508
2015 312 4 5 179 6 3 2 0 511
2016 306 8 3 186 3 1 10 0 517
2017 273 7 3 184 6 1 9 0 483
2018 282 7 2 176 6 3 10 0 486
2019 257 5 1 178 6 2 13 0 462
2020 274 4 1 188 8 5 9 0 489
2021 248 5 1 171 5 3 8 0 441
2022 237 1 1 175 5 3 13 0 435
2023 249 0 1 180 2 2 11 0 445
2024 228 0 2 195 2 3 16 0 446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willamette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 11.3 20.6 27.9
1989 249 11.3 22.0 26.9
1990 206 9.5 21.6 20.9
1991 198 10.5 18.8 34.8
1992 209 9.0 23.2 29.7
1993 209 11.5 18.2 32.5
1994 190 11.0 17.3 34.7
1995 584 27.4 21.3 28.1
1996 584 27.4 21.3 28.1
1997 633 30.5 20.8 31.9
1998 627 30.5 20.6 28.7
1999 655 31.0 21.1 39.8
2000 538 27.6 19.5 41.3
2001 539 23.7 22.7 42.5
2002 566 26.5 21.4 57.5
2003 566 26.5 21.4 57.5
2004 533 27.1 19.7 55.1
2005 524 24.9 21.0 53.6
2006 532 26.0 20.5 55.5
2007 545 31.9 17.1 56.1
2008 538 32.9 16.4 63.8
2009 555 33.5 16.6 58.4
2010 517 29.5 17.5 59.1
2011 517 28.0 18.4 62.3
2012 501 23.9 20.9 63.1
2013 508 24.0 21.0 64.2
2014 508 24.3 20.9 65.4
2015 511 26.0 19.6 64.4
2016 517 28.0 18.4 64.2
2017 483 30.1 16.0 64.2
2018 486 28.1 17.2 64.2
2019 462 26.9 17.1 64.3
2020 489 27.7 17.6 64.2
2021 441 28.6 15.3 n/a
2022 435 29.7 14.6 n/a
2023 445 29.8 14.9 70.6
2024 446 28.7 15.5 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willamette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 11.3 20.6 27.9
1989 249 11.3 22.0 26.9
1990 206 9.5 21.6 20.9
1991 198 10.5 18.8 34.8
1992 209 9.0 23.2 29.7
1993 209 11.5 18.2 32.5
1994 190 11.0 17.3 34.7
1995 584 27.4 21.3 28.1
1996 584 27.4 21.3 28.1
1997 633 30.5 20.8 31.9
1998 627 30.5 20.6 28.7
1999 655 31.0 21.1 39.8
2000 538 27.6 19.5 41.3
2001 539 23.7 22.7 42.5
2002 566 26.5 21.4 57.5
2003 566 26.5 21.4 57.5
2004 533 27.1 19.7 55.1
2005 524 24.9 21.0 53.6
2006 532 26.0 20.5 55.5
2007 545 31.9 17.1 56.1
2008 538 32.9 16.4 63.8
2009 555 33.5 16.6 58.4
2010 517 29.5 17.5 59.1
2011 517 28.0 18.4 62.3
2012 501 23.9 20.9 63.1
2013 508 24.0 21.0 64.2
2014 508 24.3 20.9 65.4
2015 511 26.0 19.6 64.4
2016 517 28.0 18.4 64.2
2017 483 30.1 16.0 64.2
2018 486 28.1 17.2 64.2
2019 462 26.9 17.1 64.3
2020 489 27.7 17.6 64.2
2021 441 28.6 15.3 n/a
2022 435 29.7 14.6 n/a
2023 445 29.8 14.9 70.6
2024 446 28.7 15.5 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willamette Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $13,307
2020 n/a n/a $13,439
2021 n/a n/a $15,321
2022 $2,263 (13.3%) $14,689 (86.7%) $16,952
2023 $2,130 (11.9%) $15,754 (88.1%) $17,884

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willamette Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 212th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 489th of 706 Elementary schools
 39.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willamette Elementary School)3929.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McMinnville School District 40)51.736
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willamette Elementary School)52.534.1
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McMinnville School District 40)63.543.5
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willamette Elementary School)53.829.9
 23.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McMinnville School District 40)53.942.1
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willamette Elementary School)56.313.2
 43.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McMinnville School District 40)53.437
 16.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willamette Elementary School)67.841.9
 25.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (McMinnville School District 40)59.248.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willamette Elementary School)52.925.7
 27.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McMinnville School District 40)43.634
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Willamette Elementary School)37.628
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (McMinnville School District 40)33.229.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462445
 3.7%
African American50
 100%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian11
Hispanic178180
 1.1%
Pacific Islander22
White257249
 3.1%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.3%70.6%
 6.3%


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Students who attend Willamette Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Duniway Middle School
High : McMinnville High School

Students at Willamette Elementary School are 51% White, 44% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended Willamette Elementary School.

Willamette Elementary School ranks 418th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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