Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Yamhill Carlton 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher 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 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yamhill Carlton Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 185 square miles around Carlton, OR, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is 6.9 miles, while the furthest edge reaches up to 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School's student population of 276 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
SMALL SCHOOLS, BIG ACHIEVEMENTS
School Rankings
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yamhill Carlton Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#403 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
17%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yamhill Carlton Elementary School's ranking?
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School is ranked #403 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
40-44% 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?
276 students attend Yamhill Carlton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Yamhill Carlton Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yamhill Carlton Elementary School?
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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