Sue Buel Elementary School vs. Willamette Elementary School
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School Overview
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Sue Buel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Overview
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sue Buel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willamette Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
421 students
446 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Willamette Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Willamette Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/68000/67676/columbus-elementary-school-chart-bcilzRy.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#533 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Willamette Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Willamette Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/68000/67676/columbus-elementary-school-chart-h5iow1.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
64
83
Grade 1 Students
66
74
Grade 2 Students
67
67
Grade 3 Students
78
62
Grade 4 Students
78
84
Grade 5 Students
68
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
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% Hispanic
46%
44%
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% Black
n/a
n/a
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% White
49%
51%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Willamette Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Willamette Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/68000/67676/columbus-elementary-school-chart-9QNjuX.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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