- Enrollment
- 2,228
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcminnville, OR
Columbus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410801001279
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Mcminnville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Mcminnville, OR.
School address
District: Mcminnville Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410801001279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Columbus Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 410801001279 · Mcminnville, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 15.3:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcminnville High School (2,228 students)
Columbus Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Columbus Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcminnville Hi
Mcminnville High School
2,228 students
- Duniway Middle 761
Duniway Middle School
761 students
- Patton Middle 646
Patton Middle School
646 students
- Memorial Eleme 557
Memorial Elementary School
557 students
- Grandhaven Ele 446
Grandhaven Elementary School
446 students
- This school 443
Columbus Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Columbus Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Elementary School compares
Columbus Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Oregon - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Columbus Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcminnville Sd 40 reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcminnville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duniway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandhaven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Elementary School
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcminnville, OR. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Columbus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Elementary School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Mcminnville, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbus Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mcminnville?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Mcminnville, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mcminnville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcminnville Sd 40?
Besides Columbus Elementary School, Mcminnville Sd 40 also operates Mcminnville High School (2,228 students), Duniway Middle School (761 students), and Patton Middle School (646 students). See the Mcminnville Sd 40 district page for the complete list.