Carson Elementary School

Carson Elementary School is a K–6 public school in the small community of Carson, Washington, serving approximately 290 students as part of the Stevenson-Carson School District.

For 2025–2026, Carson ranks in the 20th percentile statewide and has a 1-star rating, compared with the district’s 47th-percentile ranking. Its assessment results are below both the state and district: 29.59% of students are proficient in English Language Arts, 25.00% in math, and 45.10% in science. Literacy is the broadest concern, with every tested grade below the state in ELA; sixth grade is lowest at 22.22%. Math is especially weak in third and fourth grades, including just 13.64% proficiency in fourth grade. There are encouraging exceptions: sixth-grade math is 38.89%, nearly the statewide 39.79%, and science is Carson’s strongest subject at 45.10%, only 5.85 percentage points below the state.

Nearby schools generally report stronger outcomes. Skamania Elementary ranks in the 68th percentile, while Hulan L. Whitson Elementary ranks in the 49th percentile; both outperform Carson in comparable ELA and math results. Mill A Elementary School also reports higher all-grade ELA and math proficiency, though it has no current statewide ranking. Comparisons should consider that Carson serves a higher-need population: 65.17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, versus about 42%–46% at these nearby schools. Carson’s student-teacher ratio is 16.6:1, similar to Hulan L. Whitson but higher than Skamania and Mill A. Overall, the clearest priorities are schoolwide literacy, third- and fourth-grade math, and support for students facing economic challenges.