At a glance
Reported students
66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259.5
South Columbia Family School: 66 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
22:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 59
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about South Columbia Family School
South Columbia Family School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Warren. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Scappoose SD 1J. NCES reports 66 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22:1, above the Oregon median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Columbia Family School
- 1How do the reported 22:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.4%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Scappoose SD 1J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Warren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
109 reported students
Sauvie Island School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
212 reported students
Grant Watts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–03
382 reported students
Scappoose Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
50 reported students
Scappoose Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
307 reported students
Otto Petersen Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
416 reported students
Public schools near South Columbia Family School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Elementary School Elementary · Scappoose SD 1J | KG–KG | 109 | under 0.1 mi |
| McBride Elementary School Elementary · St Helens SD 502 | KG–05 | 452 | 3.1 mi |
| St Helens Arthur Academy Elementary · Charter · St Helens SD 502 | KG–05 | 160 | 4.1 mi |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School Elementary · St Helens SD 502 | KG–05 | 426 | 4.1 mi |
| Grant Watts Elementary School Elementary · Scappoose SD 1J | 01–03 | 382 | 4.4 mi |
| Union Ridge Elementary Elementary · Ridgefield School District | KG–04 | 708 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Columbia Family School
What grades does South Columbia Family School serve?
South Columbia Family School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Scappoose SD 1J.
How many students attend South Columbia Family School?
South Columbia Family School reported 66 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 59 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Columbia Family School?
The calculated ratio is 22:1, based on 66 students and 3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Columbia Family School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Columbia Family School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is South Columbia Family School in?
South Columbia Family School is part of Scappoose SD 1J, based in Scappoose, OR, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Columbia Family School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warren Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), McBride Elementary School (3.1 mi), St Helens Arthur Academy (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.