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Wascher Elementary School

McMinnville SD 40 · Yamhill County · 986 7th St, Lafayette, OR 97127.0

(503)565-5400

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7/10
#260
Rank 260 out of 666
Top 39%
English Language Arts6/10 · #293 · 56th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #234 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Wascher Elementary sits in Lafayette, a small, tight-knit town in the heart of Oregon's wine country, where the pace is unhurried and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a particular bright spot, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a grounded, community-feel education without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment. For families drawn to rural Yamhill County life — think farm stands, local festivals, and easy access to the Coast Range — Wascher offers a familiar, small-town school experience to match.

Student Demographics

201 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
110 (55%)
Hispanic
78 (39%)
Multiple Races
12 (6%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged75 (37%)
Students with Disabilities27 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

371
Enrollment
22.8
Teachers (FTE)
16.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #477 · 30th percentile

18 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found