Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Letitia Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: 49%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Letitia Carson Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Letitia Carson Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
64%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Letitia Carson Elementary School?
383 students attend Letitia Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Letitia Carson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letitia Carson Elementary School?
Letitia Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than 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
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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