Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Yamhill Carlton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yamhill Carlton Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
9%
26%

Black
n/a
3%

White
87%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yamhill Carlton Elementary School's ranking?
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School is ranked #657 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Yamhill Carlton Elementary School often compared to?
Yamhill Carlton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yamhill Carlton High School, Dayton Grade School, Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Yamhill Carlton Elementary School?
284 students attend Yamhill Carlton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Yamhill Carlton Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yamhill Carlton Elementary School?
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yamhill Carlton Elementary School offer ?
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yamhill Carlton Elementary School part of?
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School is part of Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District.
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