Bessie Coleman Elementary School (2026 List)

About Bessie Coleman Elementary School

Located in Corvallis, Oregon, the Muddy Creek Charter School serves approximately 132 children in grades K–5 and thrives as a small learning community with a 16:1 student–teacher ratio. The school has about 10 full-time teachers and supports staff, and emphasizes quality project-based and environmental learning with its students. Student academic performance meets or exceeds most state averages in Oregon on English 55% and math 35%, performance assessments, The student population has achieved a student population represent the diversity of Benton County, Oregon, with about 20–25% minority enrollment. Families enjoy the school’s nurturing approach to education and onsite outdoor education programs. In addition to homes in the district, homes for families in the surrounding area has a median price of approximately $550,000 and is reflective of Corvallis's city layout, which contributes to its combination of college-town and natural beauty. Muddy Creek Charter School is recognized as one of the best elementary schools in Oregon because of its balance of strong academics, community involvement, and environmental commitment.

Contact Information

Address

3838 NW WALNUT BLVD, CORVALLIS, OR 97330

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Phone

(541) 757-5958

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Website

https://www.csd509j.net/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%

Reading 77%

State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 77% in Reading.

19

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

308

Total Students

$77775

Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 20 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bessie Coleman Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

Detailed Robotics Program Info

School Ratings

Ranked

20

of 148 in Oregon

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20AM - 2:21PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 64.9%

Asian 13.3%

Hispanic 7.2%

Black 1%

Two+ Races 12.8%

Native Am. 1%

White

64.9%

Asian

13.3%

Hispanic

7.2%

Black

1%

Two+ Races

12.8%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 308

46.4%

143 Female

53.3%

164 Male

Student Population

308 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

546 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school has a dedicated mental health and wellness team, including a counselor, mental health therapist, and family advocate, to support student needs and foster a caring school community.

FAQ

Q1. What enrichment programs does Bessie Coleman Elementary provide?

Ans: Enrichment options at Bessie Coleman Elementary include Art, Music, PE, and Library enrichment for all students.

Q2. What time does Bessie Coleman Elementary start and end?

Ans: Bessie Coleman's classes begin at 8:05 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. on Friday).

Q3. How do families receive emergency updates from the district involving Bessie Coleman Elementary?

Ans: Families receive automatic calls and ParentSquare alerts concerning emergencies from the district emergency notification system.

Q4. How many classroom teachers does Bessie Coleman Elementary have?

Ans: There are 14 classroom teachers at Bessie Coleman Elementary.

Q5. Where do parents find Bessie Coleman Elementary bus information?

Ans: The bus routes can be found under "Parents" on the Bessie Coleman web page.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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