Enrollment
225
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corvallis, OR
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410348000042
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Oregon schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Corvallis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Corvallis, OR.
School address
District: Corvallis Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410348000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Corvallis, Oregon, enrolling 225 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Oregon schools and 33% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Corvallis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garfield Elementary School (378 students): Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 15.1:1).
Corvallis Sd 509j also operates Corvallis High School (1,273 students) and Crescent Valley High School (875 students) alongside Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School compares
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Oregon - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$15,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.9%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corvallis Sd 509j, which includes Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School.
$15,663
Per student
-13%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 40.6%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linus Pauling Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheldelin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 19.5:1 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~225 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School's federal record.
- Compare Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School against another school. Compare schools
- Corvallis Sd 509j's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School
How many students attend Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corvallis, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?
33.0% of students at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Corvallis, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Corvallis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School ranks #8 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.
Is Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School a good school?
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Corvallis Sd 509j?
Besides Kathryn Jones Harrison 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.