Carus School

Summary:

Carus School is an elementary school located in Oregon City, Oregon, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 362 students. It is part of the Canby School District 86, which is ranked 69 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carus School consistently outperforms the Canby School District and the state of Oregon in academic proficiency across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Carus School had higher percentages of students proficient or better in OSAS/English Language Arts and OSAS/Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Carus School's male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better than their counterparts in the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16 students per teacher and higher spending per student at $18,143 for the 2021-2022 school year.

While Carus School generally outperforms the nearby schools within the Canby School District, such as Philander Lee Elementary, William Knight Elementary, and Howard Eccles Elementary, it lags behind some higher-performing schools outside the district, such as Clarkes Elementary (Molalla River School District) and Willamette Primary School (West Linn-Wilsonville School District). However, Carus School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating a stable and reliable academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 14412 S Carus Rd
       Oregon City, OR  97045-9535


(503) 263-7190

District: Canby School District 86

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,842 Help


Students who attend Carus School usually attend:

Middle:    Baker Prairie Middle School
High:    Canby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.1%
Hispanic:
18.8%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carus School ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Canby School District 86. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.1%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carus School is 16.2. 4 elementary schools in the Canby School District 86 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carus School is $17,842. 4 elementary schools in the Canby School District 86 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carus School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carus School 271st of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Carus School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Canby School District 86:

SchoolDigger ranks Canby School District 86 69th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carus School

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Rank History for all students at Carus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.97 90th 586 84.6%
2005 81.50 58th 629 90.8%
2006 74.35 116th 636 81.8%
2007 81.20 72nd 652 89.0%
2008 72.13 152nd 655 76.8%
2009 51.08 352nd 665 47.1%
2010 40.89 448th 674 33.5%
2011 45.36 419th 695 39.7%
2012 49.43 384th 730 47.4%
2013 57.67 302nd 707 57.3%
2014 57.62 294th 695 57.7%
2015 57.63 260th 706 63.2%
2016 66.26 208th 697 70.2%
2017 49.48 330th 701 52.9%
2018 41.72 413th 709 41.7%
2019 36.87 448th 705 36.5%
2022 48.77 330th 706 53.3%
2023 45.54 353rd 706 50.0%
2024 55.91 271st 710 61.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.13 220th 481 54.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.82 453rd 640 29.2%
2019 39.33 387th 597 35.2%
2022 49.13 325th 703 53.8%
2023 35.28 399th 595 32.9%
2024 55.24 166th 523 68.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Carus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.28 512th 681 24.8%
2019 30.21 466th 621 25.0%
2022 35.84 406th 646 37.2%
2023 33.66 427th 652 34.5%
2024 45.35 327th 658 50.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Carus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.34 312th 680 54.1%
2019 35.11 403rd 623 35.3%
2022 59.19 213th 654 67.4%
2023 54.23 266th 665 60.0%
2024 61.39 208th 662 68.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.63 362nd 475 23.8%
2019 57.37 124th 364 65.9%
2022 41.12 192nd 339 43.4%
2023 39.94 207th 360 42.5%
2024 28.68 289th 365 20.8%
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Rank History for White students at Carus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 425th 683 37.8%
2019 32.37 466th 662 29.6%
2022 46.77 336th 666 49.5%
2023 43.83 360th 656 45.1%
2024 58.30 252nd 670 62.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carus School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 411 3 5 15 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1996 411 3 5 15 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1997 413 0 7 14 2 n/a n/a 0 436
1998 365 0 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 376 3 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 370 2 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 372 3 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2002 370 2 7 4 6 n/a n/a 1 390
2003 370 2 7 4 6 n/a n/a 1 390
2004 362 2 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 379
2005 338 3 22 4 1 n/a n/a 4 372
2006 417 0 4 15 4 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 370 0 5 10 0 n/a n/a 12 397
2008 359 0 3 12 3 n/a n/a 16 393
2009 306 0 2 9 1 n/a n/a 26 344
2010 315 1 0 21 8 n/a n/a 22 367
2011 284 1 0 25 7 0 18 0 335
2012 267 0 0 24 5 0 14 0 310
2013 276 3 1 20 5 0 6 0 311
2014 314 0 1 52 5 0 13 0 385
2015 311 0 1 59 4 4 14 0 393
2016 338 1 2 69 2 1 17 0 430
2017 354 1 4 68 1 1 20 0 449
2018 360 1 5 75 5 1 26 0 473
2019 365 2 1 77 5 1 23 0 474
2020 356 2 2 88 3 1 23 0 475
2021 288 3 3 79 3 0 14 0 390
2022 285 2 4 73 4 0 11 0 379
2023 266 2 4 75 1 0 14 0 362
2024 259 3 4 65 0 0 14 0 345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carus School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 435 21.6 20.1 9.2
1996 435 21.6 20.1 9.2
1997 436 21.3 20.5 10.3
1998 382 19.2 19.9 12
1999 395 18.7 21.1 25.3
2000 392 18.1 21.7 20.2
2001 391 19.2 20.4 18.7
2002 390 19.7 19.8 24.4
2003 390 19.7 19.8 24.4
2004 379 18.2 20.8 21.9
2005 372 17.1 21.8 20.7
2006 440 20.0 22.0 32.7
2007 397 23.2 17.1 23.6
2008 393 18.7 21.0 22
2009 344 15.9 21.6 31.8
2010 367 16.4 22.3 37.1
2011 335 15.1 22.0 43
2012 310 15.2 20.3 37.4
2013 311 11.8 26.3 34.4
2014 385 13.9 27.6 43.6
2015 393 17.0 23.1 43
2016 430 20.0 21.5 39.5
2017 449 21.2 21.0 44.5
2018 473 22.0 21.4 37.2
2019 474 22.9 20.6 39.7
2020 475 24.7 19.1 37.9
2021 390 25.0 15.6 n/a
2022 379 24.2 15.6 n/a
2023 362 22.6 16.0 40.3
2024 345 21.2 16.2 51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carus School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 435 21.6 20.1 9.2
1996 435 21.6 20.1 9.2
1997 436 21.3 20.5 10.3
1998 382 19.2 19.9 12
1999 395 18.7 21.1 25.3
2000 392 18.1 21.7 20.2
2001 391 19.2 20.4 18.7
2002 390 19.7 19.8 24.4
2003 390 19.7 19.8 24.4
2004 379 18.2 20.8 21.9
2005 372 17.1 21.8 20.7
2006 440 20.0 22.0 32.7
2007 397 23.2 17.1 23.6
2008 393 18.7 21.0 22
2009 344 15.9 21.6 31.8
2010 367 16.4 22.3 37.1
2011 335 15.1 22.0 43
2012 310 15.2 20.3 37.4
2013 311 11.8 26.3 34.4
2014 385 13.9 27.6 43.6
2015 393 17.0 23.1 43
2016 430 20.0 21.5 39.5
2017 449 21.2 21.0 44.5
2018 473 22.0 21.4 37.2
2019 474 22.9 20.6 39.7
2020 475 24.7 19.1 37.9
2021 390 25.0 15.6 n/a
2022 379 24.2 15.6 n/a
2023 362 22.6 16.0 40.3
2024 345 21.2 16.2 51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carus School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $11,847
2020 n/a n/a $12,839
2021 n/a n/a $15,416
2022 $1,447 (8.0%) $16,696 (92.0%) $18,143
2023 $1,531 (8.6%) $16,310 (91.4%) $17,842

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carus School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 448th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 353rd of 706 Elementary schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carus School)52.842.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canby School District 86)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carus School)58.956.6
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Canby School District 86)4837.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carus School)44.436.7
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Canby School District 86)45.134.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carus School)35.218.3
 16.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Canby School District 86)40.924.7
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carus School)30.654.2
 23.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Canby School District 86)54.641.4
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carus School)22.628.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Canby School District 86)44.225.2
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Carus School)22.640.7
 18.1%
   5th Grade Science (Canby School District 86)31.526.8
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carus School)2527.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Canby School District 86)53.540.4
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carus School)26.320.7
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Canby School District 86)44.530.9
 13.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students474362
 23.6%
African American22
American Indian51
 80%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic7775
 2.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White365266
 27.1%
Two or More Races2314
 39.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%40.3%
 0.7%


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Students who attend Carus School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Baker Prairie Middle School
High : Canby High School

Carus School ranks 271st of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Carus School are 75% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Carus School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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