Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbia City School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia City School's student population of 195 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
1
School Motto
Learn, Connect, Commit
School Rankings
Columbia City School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia City School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
75%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia City School's ranking?
Columbia City School is ranked #994 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Columbia City School often compared to?
Columbia City Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Mcbride Elementary School, St. Helens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Columbia City School?
195 students attend Columbia City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Columbia City School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia City School?
Columbia City School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia City School offer ?
Columbia City School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia City School part of?
Columbia City School is part of St Helens SD 502 School District.
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