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Willamina Elementary School is a public elementary school located at:1100 Oaken Hills Drive, Willamina, Oregon 97396, USA.^[1] It is part of the Willamina School District 30J, which serves the communities of Willamina, Grand Ronde, and nearby areas in Oregon. The school serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5, and typically has around 370 students enrolled.^[2] The school ranks in the bottom 50% of elementary schools in Oregon based on state test scores.^[3] Math proficiency and reading proficiency are below state averages for example, roughly 15–19% of students are proficient in math, compared with higher state averages.^[4] Schools reviews (like GreatSchools and Niche^[5]) also rate the school as below average academically, though they note it has strong diversity and community involvement.^[6] Willamina Elementary is one of three schools in the Willamina School District along with a middle school and high school all located on the same campus area.

Willamina Elementary is part of a small, rural district with a strong sense of community. The district has worked to integrate local history and culture, especially in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, helping students feel connected to the community and cultural heritage. The school also participates in local efforts such as recycling and environmental sustainability programs and has historically been recognized for its Green Ribbon achievements, focusing on recycling, conservation, and sustainability education.

As of the most recent data, the student–teacher ratio is around 16:1, which is similar or slightly better than the Oregon average in many areas.^[7] The school serves a diverse student body, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicating economic challenges in the community.

District info from Willamina School District official site https://www.willamina.k12.or.us/district/about-the-district

Cultural and community programs involving tribal partnerships https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/willamina-schools-deepen-commitment-tribal-history-and-culture

Niche uses data from the U.S. Department of Education and parent/student reviews to give independent insights into schools.