Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bessie Coleman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bessie Coleman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bessie Coleman Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bessie Coleman Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bessie Coleman Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 1196 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
65%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bessie Coleman Elementary School's ranking?
Bessie Coleman Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bessie Coleman Elementary School often compared to?
Bessie Coleman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin School, Garfield Elementary School, Philomath Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Bessie Coleman Elementary School?
345 students attend Bessie Coleman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bessie Coleman Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessie Coleman Elementary School?
Bessie Coleman Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bessie Coleman Elementary School offer ?
Bessie Coleman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bessie Coleman Elementary School part of?
Bessie Coleman Elementary School is part of Corvallis SD 509j School District.
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