Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Letitia Carson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilson Elementary School serves the northeast part of Corvallis, OR, encompassing an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Letitia Carson Elementary School's student population of 333 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Letitia Carson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Letitia Carson Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#603 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
67%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letitia Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Letitia Carson Elementary School is ranked #603 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Letitia Carson Elementary School often compared to?
Letitia Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Letitia Carson Elementary School?
333 students attend Letitia Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Letitia Carson Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Letitia Carson Elementary School?
Letitia Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Letitia Carson Elementary School offer ?
Letitia Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Letitia Carson Elementary School part of?
Letitia Carson Elementary School is part of Corvallis SD 509j School District.
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