Willamette Elementary School

1600 SW Fellows St
McMinnville, OR 97128

columbus.msd.k12.or.us

443 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary school located in McMinnville, Oregon, serving students within the McMinnville School District. Situated on SW Fellows Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and academically engaging environment for its young learners. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects while promoting social-emotional development, encouraging students to become curious and responsible members of their community.

The school’s website serves as a primary hub for communication between staff, students, and parents, offering resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and information on school programs. By prioritizing parent involvement and maintaining transparent communication, Columbus Elementary fosters a collaborative educational atmosphere. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing both educational excellence and a positive school culture.

443

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willamette Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	199
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
229 (51.7%)
Hispanic
199 (44.9%)
Two or More
11 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	McMinnville SD 40
Phone:	(503)565-4600
Website:	http://columbus.msd.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
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 58

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 96