- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corvallis, OR
Letitia Carson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Letitia Carson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410348000046
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Letitia Carson Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Corvallis · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Letitia Carson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Letitia Carson Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Corvallis, OR.
School address
District: Corvallis Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410348000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Letitia Carson Elementary School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 410348000046 · Corvallis, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 15.1:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Corvallis High School (1,273 students)
Letitia Carson Elementary School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Letitia Carson 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 333
Letitia Carson Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Letitia Carson Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Letitia Carson Elementary School compares
Letitia Carson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Oregon - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.7%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Letitia Carson 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 Letitia Carson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linus Pauling Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheldelin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Letitia Carson 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
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
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Letitia Carson Elementary School
How many students attend Letitia Carson Elementary School?
Letitia Carson Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corvallis, OR. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Letitia Carson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Letitia Carson Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Letitia Carson Elementary School?
67.2% of students at Letitia Carson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Letitia Carson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Letitia Carson Elementary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Corvallis, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Letitia Carson Elementary School?
Letitia Carson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Letitia Carson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Corvallis?
By Resource Investment Index, Letitia Carson Elementary School ranks #9 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 Letitia Carson 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.