- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corvallis, OR
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bessie Coleman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410348000040
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bessie Coleman Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Corvallis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bessie Coleman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bessie Coleman Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Corvallis, OR.
School address
District: Corvallis Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410348000040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bessie Coleman Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 410348000040 · Corvallis, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 19.5:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Corvallis High School (1,273 students)
Bessie Coleman Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Bessie Coleman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corvallis High
Corvallis High School
1,273 students
- Crescent Valle
Crescent Valley High School
875 students
- Linus Pauling
Linus Pauling Middle School
712 students
- Cheldelin Midd 488
Cheldelin Middle School
488 students
- Garfield Eleme 378
Garfield Elementary School
378 students
- This school 351
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Bessie Coleman Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bessie Coleman Elementary School compares
Bessie Coleman Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 65% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Bessie Coleman Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corvallis Sd 509j reports $17,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bessie Coleman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linus Pauling Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheldelin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bessie Coleman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Corvallis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Letitia Carson Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin School
Standard public school
310 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
225 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bessie Coleman Elementary School
How many students attend Bessie Coleman Elementary School?
Bessie Coleman Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corvallis, OR. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessie Coleman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bessie Coleman Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bessie Coleman Elementary School?
18.6% of students at Bessie Coleman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bessie Coleman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bessie Coleman Elementary School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Corvallis, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bessie Coleman Elementary School?
Bessie Coleman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bessie Coleman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Corvallis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bessie Coleman Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Corvallis, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Corvallis on the city page.
What other schools are in Corvallis Sd 509j?
Besides Bessie Coleman Elementary School, Corvallis Sd 509j also operates Corvallis High School (1,273 students), Crescent Valley High School (875 students), and Linus Pauling Middle School (712 students). See the Corvallis Sd 509j district page for the complete list.