Columbia City School

2000 Second St
Columbia City, OR 97018

cces.sthelens.k12.or.us

214 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Columbia City School, located at 2000 Second St in Columbia City, Oregon, is a primary educational institution operating under the St. Helens School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and the personal development of its students. As part of a smaller school district, it focuses on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families to ensure a cohesive educational experience.

The school’s curriculum and culture are designed to prepare elementary-aged students for long-term academic success. By utilizing the resources of the St. Helens School District, Columbia City School provides a structured yet engaging atmosphere that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional learning. For families looking for more detailed information on enrollment, current school events, or specific academic programs, the official district website at http://sthelens.k12.or.us/cc serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

214

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia City School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	28
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
168 (78.5%)
Hispanic
28 (13.1%)
Two or More
14 (6.5%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	St Helens SD 502
Phone:	(503)366-7550
Website:	http://cces.sthelens.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 33