Sue Buel Elementary

1985 SE Davis St
McMinnville, OR 97128

buel.msd.k12.or.us

398 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sue Buel Elementary School, located in McMinnville, Oregon, serves as a core part of the McMinnville School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their academic and personal potential. Through a blend of rigorous instruction and a focus on social-emotional development, the faculty aims to prepare students for success in their future educational pursuits while cultivating a strong sense of community within the school building.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sue Buel Elementary emphasizes the importance of family and community engagement to enrich the student experience. The school leverages its resources to offer a well-rounded education, often incorporating local values and partnerships to support student growth. By maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and focusing on individual student needs, the school strives to ensure that every child feels valued, safe, and inspired to participate actively in their own learning journey.

398

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sue Buel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	179
Black	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
192 (48.2%)
Hispanic
179 (45.0%)
Two or More
23 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)565-5500
Website:	http://buel.msd.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
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 52

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 76