Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Summary:

Bessie Coleman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Corvallis, Oregon, serving 345 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Corvallis School District 509J, which is ranked 10th out of 140 districts in the state.

Bessie Coleman Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (72.7%) and Mathematics (63.6%) for 5th-grade students were significantly higher than the district and state. The school also excels in Science, with a 5th-grade proficiency rate of 56.8%. Bessie Coleman's performance across different student subgroups, including low-income students, is particularly noteworthy, with several top 10 and top 20 rankings in the state. The school's investment in educational resources, with a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the district and state, may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, Lincoln Elementary, Mt. View Elementary, and Garfield Elementary within the Corvallis School District 509J have lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Even when compared to top-performing schools outside the district, such as Oak Grove Elementary in the Greater Albany Public School District 8J, Bessie Coleman Elementary School maintains its competitive edge with consistently high academic performance and a focus on equity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3838 NW Walnut Blvd
       Corvallis, OR  97330-3499


(541) 757-5958

District: Corvallis School District 509J

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,485 Help


Students who attend Bessie Coleman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cheldelin Middle School
High:    Crescent Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.9%
Asian:
13.3%
Two or more races:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bessie Coleman Elementary School ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Corvallis School District 509J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bessie Coleman Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), Asian (13.3%), two or more races (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bessie Coleman Elementary School is 19.1. 7 elementary schools in the Corvallis School District 509J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bessie Coleman Elementary School is $21,485. 7 elementary schools in the Corvallis School District 509J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bessie Coleman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bessie Coleman Elementary School 66th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Bessie Coleman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Corvallis School District 509J:

SchoolDigger ranks Corvallis School District 509J 10th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bessie Coleman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.05 64th 586 89.1%
2005 78.57 80th 629 87.3%
2006 81.36 44th 636 93.1%
2007 88.20 24th 652 96.3%
2008 83.29 59th 655 91.0%
2009 87.98 28th 665 95.8%
2010 84.19 63rd 674 90.7%
2011 85.57 48th 695 93.1%
2012 86.41 63rd 730 91.4%
2013 89.87 33rd 707 95.3%
2014 86.79 53rd 695 92.4%
2015 91.35 44th 706 93.8%
2016 93.93 29th 697 95.8%
2017 91.40 43rd 701 93.9%
2018 91.52 47th 709 93.4%
2019 94.05 29th 705 95.9%
2022 97.53 15th 706 97.9%
2023 91.36 53rd 706 92.5%
2024 88.20 66th 710 90.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.39 53rd 212 75.0%
2022 87.16 4th 48 91.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.20 202nd 481 58.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.05 80th 640 87.5%
2022 97.65 13th 703 98.2%
2023 49.77 274th 595 53.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.10 60th 681 91.2%
2019 94.90 15th 621 97.6%
2022 94.59 27th 646 95.8%
2023 86.08 69th 652 89.4%
2024 85.81 71st 658 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.24 35th 680 94.9%
2019 88.33 58th 623 90.7%
2022 97.74 9th 654 98.6%
2023 91.51 41st 665 93.8%
2024 86.23 62nd 662 90.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.21 51st 86 40.7%
2022 79.71 9th 39 76.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.25 27th 475 94.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.39 40th 683 94.1%
2019 87.55 56th 662 91.5%
2022 94.76 19th 666 97.1%
2023 86.18 62nd 656 90.5%
2024 82.17 102nd 670 84.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bessie Coleman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 345 2 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1989 375 4 26 8 1 n/a n/a -3 411
1990 381 2 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1991 412 2 19 9 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 401 2 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1993 404 3 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 419 5 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 413 3 38 7 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 413 3 38 7 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 399 0 42 10 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 382 0 49 13 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1999 340 2 48 14 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2000 287 2 47 10 2 n/a n/a 0 348
2001 344 2 61 13 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 307 2 76 14 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2003 307 2 76 14 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2004 290 2 82 12 0 n/a n/a 1 387
2005 294 3 67 8 1 n/a n/a 11 384
2006 291 7 93 8 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 289 7 98 9 2 n/a n/a 8 413
2008 273 7 99 10 1 n/a n/a 16 406
2009 285 8 88 10 1 n/a n/a 18 410
2010 272 5 83 18 0 n/a n/a 28 406
2011 293 5 76 17 0 2 26 0 419
2012 279 2 79 18 0 0 36 0 414
2013 255 5 73 22 0 0 40 0 395
2014 273 3 61 22 1 2 44 0 406
2015 283 6 64 16 0 0 45 0 414
2016 294 7 60 27 2 0 41 0 431
2017 284 8 57 31 1 0 43 0 424
2018 270 8 82 34 1 3 36 0 434
2019 238 3 78 32 0 3 37 0 391
2020 222 2 80 37 0 5 36 0 382
2021 173 2 45 24 0 2 27 0 273
2022 186 5 43 25 0 3 46 0 308
2023 224 2 46 25 1 2 44 1 345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 17.5 20.8 6
1989 411 19.8 20.7 3.6
1990 402 18.9 21.2 1.7
1991 443 18.9 23.4 6.5
1992 424 17.5 24.2 4.5
1993 431 20.9 20.6 6.5
1994 447 20.7 21.6 4.7
1995 463 20.8 22.3 6.3
1996 463 20.8 22.3 6.3
1997 451 21.5 21.0 4.7
1998 444 21.5 20.7 5.4
1999 406 20.8 19.5 7.1
2000 348 18.0 19.3 8.3
2001 422 19.0 22.2 6.4
2002 399 18.1 22.0 10
2003 399 18.1 22.0 10
2004 387 16.1 24.0 9.8
2005 384 15.9 24.2 12.6
2006 401 17.0 23.6 14
2007 413 19.5 21.2 16.3
2008 406 20.3 20.0 12.3
2009 410 21.2 19.3 15.6
2010 406 19.2 21.0 19.3
2011 419 18.9 22.1 16
2012 414 19.6 21.1 16.4
2013 395 20.0 19.6 16.2
2014 406 18.6 21.8 14.8
2015 414 19.0 21.7 15.5
2016 431 19.0 22.6 18.6
2017 424 21.5 19.7 20
2018 434 20.0 21.6 19.6
2019 391 21.6 18.1 15.3
2020 382 20.0 19.1 16.2
2021 273 17.0 16.0 n/a
2022 308 18.5 16.6 n/a
2023 345 18.0 19.1 21.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bessie Coleman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 17.5 20.8 6
1989 411 19.8 20.7 3.6
1990 402 18.9 21.2 1.7
1991 443 18.9 23.4 6.5
1992 424 17.5 24.2 4.5
1993 431 20.9 20.6 6.5
1994 447 20.7 21.6 4.7
1995 463 20.8 22.3 6.3
1996 463 20.8 22.3 6.3
1997 451 21.5 21.0 4.7
1998 444 21.5 20.7 5.4
1999 406 20.8 19.5 7.1
2000 348 18.0 19.3 8.3
2001 422 19.0 22.2 6.4
2002 399 18.1 22.0 10
2003 399 18.1 22.0 10
2004 387 16.1 24.0 9.8
2005 384 15.9 24.2 12.6
2006 401 17.0 23.6 14
2007 413 19.5 21.2 16.3
2008 406 20.3 20.0 12.3
2009 410 21.2 19.3 15.6
2010 406 19.2 21.0 19.3
2011 419 18.9 22.1 16
2012 414 19.6 21.1 16.4
2013 395 20.0 19.6 16.2
2014 406 18.6 21.8 14.8
2015 414 19.0 21.7 15.5
2016 431 19.0 22.6 18.6
2017 424 21.5 19.7 20
2018 434 20.0 21.6 19.6
2019 391 21.6 18.1 15.3
2020 382 20.0 19.1 16.2
2021 273 17.0 16.0 n/a
2022 308 18.5 16.6 n/a
2023 345 18.0 19.1 21.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bessie Coleman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $14,711
2020 n/a n/a $16,497
2021 n/a n/a $17,075
2022 $822 (4.2%) $18,750 (95.8%) $19,572
2023 $1,758 (8.2%) $19,727 (91.8%) $21,484

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bessie Coleman Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 706 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bessie Coleman Elementary School)67.154.2
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Corvallis School District 509J)5737.1
 19.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bessie Coleman Elementary School)7457.6
 16.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Corvallis School District 509J)57.443.3
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bessie Coleman Elementary School)8075
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Corvallis School District 509J)57.650.6
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bessie Coleman Elementary School)78.173.3
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Corvallis School District 509J)52.649.2
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bessie Coleman Elementary School)81.982.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Corvallis School District 509J)60.550.9
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bessie Coleman Elementary School)68.162.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Corvallis School District 509J)46.534.2
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Bessie Coleman Elementary School)59.765.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Corvallis School District 509J)43.138.6
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students391345
 11.8%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian7846
 41%
Hispanic3225
 21.9%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White238224
 5.9%
Two or More Races3744
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.3%21.7%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School are 65% White, 13% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Bessie Coleman Elementary School.

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

Middle : Cheldelin Middle School
High : Crescent Valley High School

Yes. Bessie Coleman Elementary School ranks in the top 9.3% of Oregon elementary schools.


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