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#385 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 31% in state

Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School

Elementary School · Corvallis Sd 509j · Corvallis, OR

A Corvallis Sd 509j elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1825 NW 27th St, Corvallis, OR 97330

  • Math 53% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.3% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+21.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$17,764
Chronic Absenteeism37%

Students at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High2,752/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corvallis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,127

Median home value

$495,700

Median rent

$1,339/mo

College educated

59.9%

Homeownership

50.1%

Poverty rate

21.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Corvallis Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi9Compare →
Bessie Coleman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–50.8 mi346Compare →
Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–50.8 mi368Compare →
Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–80.9 mi303Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Corvallis Sd 509j

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 of 13
District spending per student
$17,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is listed in Corvallis SD 509J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School

Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Corvallis, OR, part of Corvallis Sd 509j, serving approximately 273 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School

What grades does Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School serve?

Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?

Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School rank in OR?

Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School ranks #385 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School a charter school?

No, Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School?

44.7% of students at Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.0%
Area population (ZIP 97330)
44,464
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
34
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97330; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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