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Willamina Elementary School

Summary:

Willamina Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 379 students in grades K-5 in Willamina, Oregon, which is part of the Willamina School District 30J. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Oregon elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 676 out of 710 schools and a 0-star rating.

Willamina Elementary School significantly underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subjects, with only 15-21.6% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 9.8-15.8% proficient in Mathematics, and 15.4% proficient in Science, compared to state averages of 39-46.9%. The school has a high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 79.95% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, nearby schools in the McMinnville School District 40 and Dallas School District 2 generally outperform Willamina Elementary, with some schools, such as Memorial Elementary in McMinnville, ranking among the top 10% of Oregon elementary schools.

Despite the school's consistent low performance, Willamina Elementary has not shown significant improvement in its rankings or academic proficiency over the past decade. The school spends $17,727 per student, which is higher than the state average, but this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that the school and district may need to implement more comprehensive and effective strategies to address the underlying challenges and improve student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1100 Oaken Hills Dr
       Willamina, OR  97396-2724

(503) 876-2374

District: Willamina School District 30J

SchoolDigger Rank:
676th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,498 Help


Students who attend Willamina Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Willamina Middle School
High:    Willamina High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.3%
American Indian:
14.8%
Two or more races:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willamina Elementary School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.39. (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 Student population at Willamina Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), American Indian (14.8%), two or more races (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willamina Elementary School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Willamina Elementary School employs 22.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willamina Elementary School is $18,498.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willamina Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willamina Elementary School 676th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Willamina Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Willamina School District 30J:

SchoolDigger ranks Willamina School District 30J 138th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willamina Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willamina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.43 455th 586 22.4%
2005 42.34 415th 629 34.0%
2006 30.18 508th 636 20.1%
2007 30.17 508th 652 22.1%
2008 18.66 593rd 655 9.5%
2009 12.36 626th 665 5.9%
2010 25.58 564th 674 16.3%
2011 11.85 660th 695 5.0%
2012 13.73 681st 730 6.7%
2013 14.05 645th 707 8.8%
2014 16.12 622nd 695 10.5%
2015 12.45 652nd 706 7.6%
2016 10.54 660th 697 5.3%
2017 4.63 692nd 701 1.3%
2018 4.41 701st 709 1.1%
2019 9.45 669th 705 5.1%
2022 12.29 654th 706 7.4%
2023 16.57 623rd 706 11.8%
2024 10.39 676th 710 4.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willamina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.28 164th 212 22.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willamina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.32 439th 481 8.7%
2019 33.55 197th 303 35.0%
2022 31.39 154th 215 28.4%
2023 63.23 51st 231 77.9%
2024 29.08 215th 299 28.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willamina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.81 633rd 640 1.1%
2019 17.95 545th 597 8.7%
2022 12.28 651st 703 7.4%
2023 24.21 484th 595 18.7%
2024 19.38 486th 523 7.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Willamina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.18 667th 681 2.1%
2019 14.84 562nd 621 9.5%
2022 12.39 605th 646 6.3%
2023 14.98 595th 652 8.7%
2024 10.20 633rd 658 3.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Willamina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.78 676th 680 0.6%
2019 11.79 583rd 623 6.4%
2022 13.82 600th 654 8.3%
2023 19.97 564th 665 15.2%
2024 15.19 603rd 662 8.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willamina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.29 472nd 475 0.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Willamina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.45 10th 10 0.0%
2019 19.52 5th 5 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Willamina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.27 681st 683 0.3%
2019 6.51 654th 662 1.2%
2022 10.40 647th 666 2.9%
2023 12.42 616th 656 6.1%
2024 8.07 661st 670 1.3%
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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 Willamina Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 268 0 6 7 20 n/a n/a 0 301
1989 273 5 5 4 28 n/a n/a 0 315
1990 274 2 2 5 28 n/a n/a 0 311
1991 288 1 1 2 19 n/a n/a 0 311
1992 279 1 1 7 33 n/a n/a 0 321
1993 307 1 1 7 34 n/a n/a 0 350
1994 317 2 0 1 41 n/a n/a 0 361
1995 319 0 0 7 33 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 319 0 0 7 33 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 326 0 0 9 39 n/a n/a 0 374
1998 287 0 0 8 51 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 291 1 0 8 44 n/a n/a 0 344
2000 279 1 0 9 37 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 271 0 0 10 33 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 216 3 2 7 41 n/a n/a 3 272
2003 216 3 2 7 41 n/a n/a 3 272
2004 279 8 7 9 88 n/a n/a 9 400
2005 266 6 2 20 84 n/a n/a 12 390
2006 269 6 2 18 92 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 253 9 1 18 104 n/a n/a 33 418
2008 197 7 6 14 106 n/a n/a 99 429
2009 249 5 6 16 115 n/a n/a 40 431
2010 254 7 7 19 109 n/a n/a 22 418
2011 252 4 0 8 121 5 0 0 390
2012 288 4 0 36 118 3 0 0 449
2013 264 6 0 30 115 3 1 0 419
2014 260 2 0 33 115 4 1 0 415
2015 288 0 0 38 119 4 12 0 461
2016 286 3 0 36 110 5 21 0 461
2017 291 4 1 42 119 4 25 0 486
2018 291 2 1 26 111 3 43 0 477
2019 225 0 1 26 85 2 47 0 386
2020 227 0 2 26 86 4 46 0 391
2021 226 0 1 27 69 4 45 1 373
2022 214 0 1 39 63 3 45 1 366
2023 221 0 2 43 57 5 50 1 379
2024 220 0 2 43 55 4 46 1 371

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 Willamina Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 301 17.9 16.8 37.9
1989 315 17.8 17.6 36.2
1990 311 17.6 17.6 28.3
1991 311 18.5 16.8 26.4
1992 321 14.5 22.1 35.8
1993 350 18.7 18.7 39.1
1994 361 18.9 19.1 37.4
1995 359 18.6 19.3 38.7
1996 359 18.6 19.3 38.7
1997 374 18.2 20.5 37.2
1998 346 19.0 18.2 37.9
1999 344 18.4 18.7 47.1
2000 326 18.8 17.3 46
2001 314 16.7 18.8 45.9
2002 272 14.2 19.2 48
2003 272 14.2 19.2 48
2004 400 17.8 22.5 60.6
2005 390 20.1 19.4 70.1
2006 387 21.0 18.4 63
2007 418 23.0 18.2 72.5
2008 429 21.0 20.4 74.8
2009 431 24.0 18.0 72.6
2010 418 23.0 18.1 73
2011 390 23.0 16.9 74.4
2012 449 21.5 20.8 77.5
2013 419 22.2 18.8 81.6
2014 415 22.2 18.6 78.8
2015 461 23.0 20.0 68.8
2016 461 25.0 18.4 68.8
2017 486 25.2 19.2 68.9
2018 477 26.1 18.2 68.8
2019 386 23.0 16.7 68.9
2020 391 22.0 17.7 68.8
2021 373 23.0 16.2 n/a
2022 366 25.0 14.6 n/a
2023 379 24.3 15.5 79.9
2024 371 22.8 16.2 78.4

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 Willamina Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 301 17.9 16.8 37.9
1989 315 17.8 17.6 36.2
1990 311 17.6 17.6 28.3
1991 311 18.5 16.8 26.4
1992 321 14.5 22.1 35.8
1993 350 18.7 18.7 39.1
1994 361 18.9 19.1 37.4
1995 359 18.6 19.3 38.7
1996 359 18.6 19.3 38.7
1997 374 18.2 20.5 37.2
1998 346 19.0 18.2 37.9
1999 344 18.4 18.7 47.1
2000 326 18.8 17.3 46
2001 314 16.7 18.8 45.9
2002 272 14.2 19.2 48
2003 272 14.2 19.2 48
2004 400 17.8 22.5 60.6
2005 390 20.1 19.4 70.1
2006 387 21.0 18.4 63
2007 418 23.0 18.2 72.5
2008 429 21.0 20.4 74.8
2009 431 24.0 18.0 72.6
2010 418 23.0 18.1 73
2011 390 23.0 16.9 74.4
2012 449 21.5 20.8 77.5
2013 419 22.2 18.8 81.6
2014 415 22.2 18.6 78.8
2015 461 23.0 20.0 68.8
2016 461 25.0 18.4 68.8
2017 486 25.2 19.2 68.9
2018 477 26.1 18.2 68.8
2019 386 23.0 16.7 68.9
2020 391 22.0 17.7 68.8
2021 373 23.0 16.2 n/a
2022 366 25.0 14.6 n/a
2023 379 24.3 15.5 79.9
2024 371 22.8 16.2 78.4

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 Willamina 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 $14,501
2020 n/a n/a $14,152
2021 n/a n/a $15,042
2022 $1,571 (8.9%) $16,157 (91.1%) $17,727
2023 $00 (0.0%) $18,498 (100.0%) $18,498

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willamina 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 669th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 623rd of 706 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willamina Elementary School)33.920.4
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willamina School District 30J)33.920.4
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willamina Elementary School)16.920.4
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Willamina School District 30J)16.920.4
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willamina Elementary School)19.727.5
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Willamina School District 30J)19.427.5
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willamina Elementary School)13.624
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Willamina School District 30J)13.424
 10.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willamina Elementary School)34.425.5
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Willamina School District 30J)32.425
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willamina Elementary School)12.59.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Willamina School District 30J)11.88.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Willamina Elementary School)14.119.6
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Willamina School District 30J)13.219.3
 6.1%
   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 Students386379
 1.8%
African American00
American Indian8557
 32.9%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2643
 65.4%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White225221
 1.8%
Two or More Races4750
 6.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%79.9%
 11%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Willamina Elementary School

Willamina Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Willamina Elementary School.

Students at Willamina Elementary School are 59% White, 15% American Indian, 12% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

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

Middle : Willamina Middle School
High : Willamina High School


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