Serving 308 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 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- 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 308 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 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 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
60%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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?
308 students attend Bessie Coleman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bessie Coleman Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 16:1, which is lower 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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