Willamette Primary School

Summary:

Willamette Primary School is an exceptional elementary school located in West Linn, Oregon, serving 426 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked West Linn-Wilsonville School District, Willamette Primary consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top elementary schools in Oregon.

Willamette Primary School's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that far exceed state averages across all grade levels. The school's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups as well, with Willamette Primary ranking among the top schools in Oregon for Hispanic, multi-racial, and special education students. This level of consistent, high-quality education is not always seen, making Willamette Primary School stand out as a true leader in the region.

While Willamette Primary School serves a relatively high-income student population, with only 16.9% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school is surrounded by other high-performing elementary schools within the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. In contrast, nearby schools in the Gladstone and Oregon City school districts tend to have lower overall academic performance, likely due to serving a more diverse student population with higher percentages of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1403 SE 12th St
       West Linn, OR  97068-4648


(503) 673-7250

District: West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,599 Help


Students who attend Willamette Primary School usually attend:

Middle:    Athey Creek Middle School
High:    West Linn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.2%
Two or more races:
10.1%
Hispanic:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willamette Primary School ranks better than 92.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.2%), two or more races (10.1%), Hispanic (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willamette Primary School is 18.9. 7 elementary schools in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willamette Primary School is $14,599. 6 elementary schools in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willamette Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willamette Primary School 54th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Willamette Primary School in the ranking list.)

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West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J:

SchoolDigger ranks West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J 6th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willamette Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Willamette Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.23 36th 586 93.9%
2005 82.39 52nd 629 91.7%
2006 78.52 75th 636 88.2%
2007 83.13 61st 652 90.6%
2008 86.07 35th 655 94.7%
2009 85.52 44th 665 93.4%
2010 85.39 49th 674 92.7%
2011 89.93 18th 695 97.4%
2012 87.80 50th 730 93.2%
2013 82.27 93rd 707 86.8%
2014 88.46 45th 695 93.5%
2015 93.18 34th 706 95.2%
2016 90.80 45th 697 93.5%
2017 95.13 26th 701 96.3%
2018 86.79 68th 709 90.4%
2019 89.12 57th 705 91.9%
2022 72.98 156th 706 77.9%
2023 74.86 149th 706 78.9%
2024 90.97 54th 710 92.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willamette Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.70 32nd 212 84.9%
2024 89.15 3rd 54 94.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willamette Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.52 53rd 481 89.0%
2019 83.03 28th 303 90.8%
2023 59.34 57th 231 75.3%
2024 69.66 51st 299 82.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willamette Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.97 179th 640 72.0%
2019 73.63 90th 597 84.9%
2022 73.34 154th 703 78.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Willamette Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.67 45th 681 93.4%
2019 87.38 63rd 621 89.9%
2022 69.92 155th 646 76.0%
2023 71.38 156th 652 76.1%
2024 85.20 74th 658 88.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Willamette Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.67 109th 680 84.0%
2019 85.72 76th 623 87.8%
2022 71.29 150th 654 77.1%
2023 75.18 132nd 665 80.2%
2024 92.22 40th 662 94.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willamette Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.25 32nd 475 93.3%
2023 96.38 5th 360 98.6%
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Rank History for White students at Willamette Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.95 90th 683 86.8%
2019 84.08 83rd 662 87.5%
2022 62.21 220th 666 67.0%
2023 65.42 206th 656 68.6%
2024 83.04 96th 670 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Willamette Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 448 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 494 3 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1994 473 3 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 517 2 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 517 2 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 544 2 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1998 561 1 17 16 4 n/a n/a 0 599
1999 576 0 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2000 496 4 17 14 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 494 1 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 457 3 25 13 4 n/a n/a 4 506
2003 457 3 25 13 4 n/a n/a 4 506
2004 417 5 30 14 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 497 2 29 13 4 n/a n/a 8 553
2006 537 0 31 16 4 n/a n/a 0 588
2007 548 2 33 16 2 n/a n/a 7 608
2008 539 4 34 22 5 n/a n/a 11 615
2009 548 2 30 23 3 n/a n/a 21 627
2010 531 3 33 23 3 n/a n/a 18 611
2011 486 4 32 36 1 0 37 0 596
2012 496 3 28 44 1 0 38 0 610
2013 424 2 18 31 1 1 31 0 508
2014 461 1 16 31 2 1 37 0 549
2015 454 3 15 30 0 1 47 0 550
2016 461 10 13 30 1 3 44 0 562
2017 449 6 16 38 1 1 48 0 559
2018 435 8 11 33 1 2 53 0 543
2019 420 6 11 41 1 2 37 0 518
2020 391 4 8 29 0 2 44 0 478
2021 369 3 12 37 1 2 44 0 468
2022 324 3 9 36 1 0 48 0 421
2023 329 5 7 41 1 0 43 0 426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willamette Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 458 16.5 27.7 7.6
1993 509 23.2 21.9 9.2
1994 499 23.7 21.1 8.2
1995 543 26.5 20.5 7.7
1996 543 26.5 20.5 7.7
1997 573 26.3 21.8 6.1
1998 599 29.3 20.4 6.5
1999 599 28.0 21.4 6.8
2000 531 25.3 21.0 9.6
2001 531 26.8 19.8 10
2002 506 25.3 20.0 8.8
2003 506 25.3 20.0 8.8
2004 466 24.1 19.3 10.7
2005 553 26.6 20.8 8.6
2006 588 28.0 21.0 11.4
2007 608 31.5 19.3 12.3
2008 615 33.6 18.3 13.7
2009 627 38.3 16.4 13.2
2010 611 30.6 19.9 18.7
2011 596 25.3 23.5 19.1
2012 610 26.8 22.7 20.7
2013 508 21.9 23.1 23.4
2014 549 26.5 20.6 19.7
2015 550 27.0 20.3 19.3
2016 562 27.0 20.8 17.3
2017 559 25.0 22.3 14.5
2018 543 27.4 19.7 16.8
2019 518 27.5 18.8 17.2
2020 478 25.6 18.6 16.7
2021 468 23.1 20.2 14.1
2022 421 23.7 17.7 n/a
2023 426 22.5 18.9 16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willamette Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 458 16.5 27.7 7.6
1993 509 23.2 21.9 9.2
1994 499 23.7 21.1 8.2
1995 543 26.5 20.5 7.7
1996 543 26.5 20.5 7.7
1997 573 26.3 21.8 6.1
1998 599 29.3 20.4 6.5
1999 599 28.0 21.4 6.8
2000 531 25.3 21.0 9.6
2001 531 26.8 19.8 10
2002 506 25.3 20.0 8.8
2003 506 25.3 20.0 8.8
2004 466 24.1 19.3 10.7
2005 553 26.6 20.8 8.6
2006 588 28.0 21.0 11.4
2007 608 31.5 19.3 12.3
2008 615 33.6 18.3 13.7
2009 627 38.3 16.4 13.2
2010 611 30.6 19.9 18.7
2011 596 25.3 23.5 19.1
2012 610 26.8 22.7 20.7
2013 508 21.9 23.1 23.4
2014 549 26.5 20.6 19.7
2015 550 27.0 20.3 19.3
2016 562 27.0 20.8 17.3
2017 559 25.0 22.3 14.5
2018 543 27.4 19.7 16.8
2019 518 27.5 18.8 17.2
2020 478 25.6 18.6 16.7
2021 468 23.1 20.2 14.1
2022 421 23.7 17.7 n/a
2023 426 22.5 18.9 16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willamette Primary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,619
2020 n/a n/a $13,190
2021 n/a n/a $14,181
2022 $85 (0.6%) $14,514 (99.4%) $14,599

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willamette Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 57th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 149th of 706 Elementary schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willamette Primary School)81.758.2
 23.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J)68.454.3
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willamette Primary School)80.660.3
 20.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J)65.258.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willamette Primary School)66.760
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J)67.960.7
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willamette Primary School)61.341.7
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J)62.257.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willamette Primary School)78.365.1
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J)75.966.1
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willamette Primary School)60.440
 20.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J)58.148.8
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Willamette Primary School)49.137.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J)4941.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students518426
 17.8%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian11
Asian117
 36.4%
Hispanic4141
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White420329
 21.7%
Two or More Races3743
 16.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.2%16.9%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willamette Primary School

Students at Willamette Primary School are 77% White, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Willamette Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Athey Creek Middle School
High : West Linn High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Willamette Primary School.

Yes. Willamette Primary School ranks in the top 7.6% of Oregon elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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