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Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

63^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 706 Oregon Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Oregon elementary schools

Summary

Bessie Coleman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Corvallis, Oregon, serving 346 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Corvallis School District 509J, which is ranked 9th out of 140 districts in the state.

Bessie Coleman Elementary School has consistently performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10% of Oregon elementary schools for the past 10 years. In the 2021-2022 school year, the school ranked 15th out of 706 elementary schools in the state and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Corvallis School District and the state of Oregon in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science.

While the school has experienced higher rates of chronic absenteeism compared to the state average, its diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, is a unique strength. The school's ability to support the academic achievement of these diverse student subgroups is noteworthy, especially when compared to nearby schools in the Corvallis area, which generally have lower test scores and serve a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Bessie Coleman Elementary School's sustained excellence and unique strengths provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to improve educational outcomes for all students.

351

Students ?

18.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,485

Per pupil spending ?

57.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3838 NW Walnut Blvd
Corvallis, OR 97330-3499

(541) 757-5958

District: Corvallis School District 509J

Students who attend Bessie Coleman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cheldelin Middle School
High:	Crescent Valley High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.1%

Asian:

13.7%

Two or more races:

12.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2014 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oregon average (63% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Oregon elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Corvallis School District 509J

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg48%

Oregon avg38%

63^rd of 706

Oregon public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 9Elementary Schools in the Corvallis School District 509J

9^th of 140Corvallis School District 509J among Oregon districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	89.5	63 of 706	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	66 of 710	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	91.4	53 of 706	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	97.5	15 of 706	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	94.0	29 of 705	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	91.5	47 of 709	93.4%	★★★★★
2017	91.4	43 of 701	93.9%	★★★★★
2016	93.9	29 of 697	95.8%	★★★★★
2015	91.3	44 of 706	93.8%	★★★★★
2014	86.8	53 of 695	92.4%	★★★★★
2013	89.9	33 of 707	95.3%	★★★★★
2012	86.4	63 of 730	91.4%	★★★★★
2011	85.6	48 of 695	93.1%	★★★★★
2010	84.2	63 of 674	90.7%	★★★★★
2009	88.0	28 of 665	95.8%	★★★★★
2008	83.3	59 of 655	91.0%	★★★★★
2007	88.2	24 of 652	96.3%	★★★★★
2006	81.4	44 of 636	93.1%	★★★★★
2005	78.6	80 of 629	87.3%	★★★★☆
2004	81.1	64 of 586	89.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2022	79.7	9 of 39	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	55.2	51 of 86	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	85.9	71 of 653	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	85.8	71 of 658	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	86.1	69 of 652	89.4%	★★★★☆
2022	94.6	27 of 646	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	94.9	15 of 621	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	87.1	60 of 681	91.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2018	87.2	27 of 475	94.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	71.9	78 of 518	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	49.8	274 of 595	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	97.7	13 of 703	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	77.0	80 of 640	87.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	88.2	64 of 664	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	86.2	62 of 662	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	41 of 665	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	97.7	9 of 654	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	88.3	58 of 623	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	92.2	35 of 680	94.9%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2022	87.2	4 of 48	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	71.4	53 of 212	75.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	37.8	192 of 352	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.2	202 of 481	58.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	81.4	100 of 669	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.2	102 of 670	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	86.2	62 of 656	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	19 of 666	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	87.6	56 of 662	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	90.4	40 of 683	94.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2018)94th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2022)92nd percentile-6 vs school

Male (2025)90th percentile~ school

Female (2025)89th percentile~ school

White (2025)85th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)85th percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2022)77th percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2025)45th percentile-46 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%+24 vs state

Mathematics63%+26 vs state

Science49%+19 vs state

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Schools Near Bessie Coleman Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)						OSAS Mathematics (2025)						OSAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bessie Coleman Elementary School	Public	K-5	3838 NW Walnut Blvd	Corvallis	97330	Benton County	Corvallis School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 757-5958	351	19	18.4	57.5%	218 (62.1%)	5 (1.4%)	28 (8.0%)	48 (13.7%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	45 (12.8%)	89.5	63^rd of 706 public elementary schools	91.1%		88.2	66^th of 710 public elementary schools	90.7%	3	69.8	66.1	66.1				77.4	58.1	53.6				49.1		$21,485	$1,758	$19,727
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School	Public	K-5	1825 NW 27th St	Corvallis	97330	Benton County	Corvallis School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 757-5951	225	19	12.1	56.9%	167 (74.2%)	11 (4.9%)	19 (8.4%)	10 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.7%)	76.8	135^th of 706 public elementary schools	80.9%		71.3	165^th of 710 public elementary schools	76.8%	30	56.8	57.1	50.0				57.9	59.5	42.9				45.2		$23,328	$2,104	$21,223
Garfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	1205 NW Garfield Ave	Corvallis	97330	Benton County	Corvallis School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 757-5941	378	22	17.1	57.1%	151 (39.9%)	7 (1.9%)	183 (48.4%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.7%)	38.1	417^th of 706 public elementary schools	40.9%		43.5	368^th of 710 public elementary schools	48.2%	49	30.9	45.6	39.1				30.9	42.1	17.4				23.4		$23,096	$2,517	$20,579
Franklin School	Public	K-8	750 NW 18th St	Corvallis	97330	Benton County	Corvallis School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 757-5747	310	15	20.2	57.4%	210 (67.7%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (10.6%)	38 (12.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (7.4%)	96.1	22^nd of 706 public elementary schools	96.9%		96.7	20^th of 710 public elementary schools	97.2%	2	64.0	78.3	75.0	84.6	79.6	71.2	68.0	72.0	57.1	65.4	75.9	67.3	67.9	57.4	$21,669	$1,630	$20,039
Letitia Carson Elementary School	Public	K-5	2701 NW Satinwood	Corvallis	97330	Benton County	Corvallis School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 757-5987	333	20	17.0	57.4%	223 (67.0%)	6 (1.8%)	51 (15.3%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.7%)	55.1	272^nd of 706 public elementary schools	61.5%		56.6	264^th of 710 public elementary schools	62.8%	8	46.3	47.9	39.7				63.0	35.4	31.5				32.9		$22,606	$2,358	$20,249
Adams Elementary School	Public	K-5	1615 SW 35th St	Corvallis	97333	Benton County	Corvallis School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 757-5938	342	20	17.0	57.6%	260 (76.0%)	6 (1.8%)	21 (6.1%)	13 (3.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (10.8%)	69.2	175^th of 706 public elementary schools	75.2%		69.4	175^th of 710 public elementary schools	75.4%		43.5	51.4	60.0				53.2	41.9	48.6				38.6		$21,743	$1,969	$19,775
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 SE Alexander Ave	Corvallis	97333	Benton County	Corvallis School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 757-5955	311	20	15.2	57.2%	167 (53.7%)	2 (0.6%)	113 (36.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	20 (6.4%)	56.3	268^th of 706 public elementary schools	62.0%		53.6	281^st of 710 public elementary schools	60.4%	13	45.1	51.2	53.6				33.3	39.0	39.3				32.1		$23,593	$2,708	$20,885
Mt View Elementary School	Public	K-5	340 NE Granger Ave	Corvallis	97330	Benton County	Corvallis School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 766-4760	211	13	16.6	58.3%	167 (79.1%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (8.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	20 (9.5%)	53.2	280^th of 706 public elementary schools	60.3%		51.1	301^st of 710 public elementary schools	57.6%	21	37.5	37.8	82.1				35.4	31.1	46.4				42.9		$24,092	$2,591	$21,501
Clemens Primary School	Public	K-1	535 S 19th St	Philomath	97370	Benton County	Philomath School District 17J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 929-2082	165	10	16.6	49.1%	135 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.9%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.8%)								(n/a)															$18,970	$1,803	$17,167
Philomath Elementary School	Public	2-5	239 S 16th St	Philomath	97370	Benton County	Philomath School District 17J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 929-3253	368	23	16.0	59.8%	297 (80.7%)	2 (0.5%)	40 (10.9%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.4%)	68.7	179^th of 706 public elementary schools	74.6%		69.6	173^rd of 710 public elementary schools	75.6%	6	46.2	57.4	55.6				49.5	50.5	33.8				41.4		$15,845	$1,100	$14,745

Frequently Asked Questions about Bessie Coleman Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bessie Coleman Elementary School?

Students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School are 62% White, 14% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Bessie Coleman Elementary School in?

Corvallis School District 509J

Is Bessie Coleman Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Bessie Coleman Elementary School ranks in the top 8.9% of Oregon elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Bessie Coleman Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bessie Coleman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cheldelin Middle School
High : Crescent Valley High School

How many students attend Bessie Coleman Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 351 students attended Bessie Coleman Elementary School.

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