Top Rankings
Corvallis SD 509j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,768 students in Corvallis SD 509j School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Oregon.
Public Elementary Schools in Corvallis SD 509j School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,023 Schools
# Students
5,916 Students
367,466 Students
# Teachers
317 Teachers
21,056 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Corvallis SD 509j School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 187 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
19%
26%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
64%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,233 is higher than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,218 is higher than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$185 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,233
$18,349
Spending / Student
$31,218
$19,399
Best Corvallis SD 509j School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3838 Nw Walnut Blvd
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5958
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5958
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Franklin School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Nw 18th St
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5747
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5747
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 Nw 27th St
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5951
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5951
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Cheldelin Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
987 Conifer Blvd Ne
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5971
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Inavale Community Partners Dba Muddy Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30252 Bellfountain Rd
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 752-0377
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 752-0377
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Linus Pauling Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Nw Cleveland Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5961
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5961
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 Sw 35th St
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5938
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5938
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Ne Granger Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 766-4760
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 766-4760
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Letitia Carson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Nw Satinwood
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5987
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5987
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Se Alexander Ave
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5955
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5955
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Nw Garfield Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5941
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5941
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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