Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Elementary School serves the northwest part of Corvallis, OR, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#196 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Letitia Carson Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School, Bessie Coleman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?
225 students attend Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School offer ?
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School part of?
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is part of Corvallis SD 509j School District.
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