Below Average
#1112 of 1,226 schools in OR
Columbia City School
Elementary School · St Helens Sd 502 · Columbia City, OR
A St Helens Sd 502 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2000 Second St, Columbia City, OR 97018
- Math 24% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia City School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbia City School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average258/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,912
Median home value
$441,700
Median rent
$1,467/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helens Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Columbia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Mcbride Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Helens Sd 502
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia City School is listed in St Helens SD 502; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia City School
Columbia City School is a public elementary school in Columbia City, OR, part of St Helens Sd 502, serving approximately 195 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,112 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia City School
What grades does Columbia City School serve?
Columbia City School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Columbia City School?
Columbia City School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia City School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia City School rank in OR?
Columbia City School ranks #1,112 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Columbia City School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia City School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbia City School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia City School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Columbia City School a charter school?
No, Columbia City School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia City School a Title I school?
No, Columbia City School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia City School?
66.2% of students at Columbia City School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (503) 366-7550
- Area population (ZIP 97018)
- 1,806
- Area median age
- 49.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97018; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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