The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in English language arts. The lowest is 46% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Yamhill Carlton Elementary School
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through third grade in the small Willamette Valley town of Carlton. Because it covers only the primary years, it does not have a graduation rate, and state testing data exists only for third grade, the one tested grade. The school is part of the Yamhill Carlton School District, which splits its campuses: this elementary school sits inside Carlton, while the district’s intermediate and high schools are located in the neighboring town of Yamhill, about a ten-minute drive away空隙。
On the state’s third-grade assessments in the most recent school year, just under half of students met proficiency benchmarks in both math and English language arts. This overall proficiency level placed the school in the top tier when compared with other districts in Yamhill County, a meaningful strength. Since this is a single year of data and only one grade is tested, there is no trend line to observe. A parent may wish to ask the school about how younger students are tracking in early literacy and numeracy, as those measures are not captured by state assessments here.
The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Hispanic students and a modest number of students identifying as two or more races. Around a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which is a common indicator of economic diversity in the school. Information on the share of students with individualized education plans or English learner status was not reported in the data; families who need those details should follow up directly with the school.
Carlton itself is a compact former logging town that has remade itself into a hub for wine tourism. Its Main Street is walkable, lined with tasting rooms, locally owned shops, and restaurants in restored historic buildings. The housing stock is largely owner-occupied, and a notable share of households include children under eighteen. Home values in the area are near the statewide median and have been relatively flat in recent years, with a slight downward tick. Rents in the broader county are a meaningful cost, and the national mortgage rate at the time of this data was moderately elevated, factors worth weighing for any family considering a move.
The school’s location within the heart of Carlton gives it a neighborhood feel; children can walk or bike from many nearby homes. For families who plan to stay through the upper grades, the district’s intermediate and high school campuses in Yamhill will mean a change of setting and a daily commute of several miles. That split is common for small districts and is something to factor when thinking about the long arc of a child’s education.
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School offers a solid academic start for primary students, with early results that compare favorably within the county. The setting is a small, walkable wine-country town with an active downtown and a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals drawn by the area’s character. Families who value a compact elementary experience in a distinct community, and who are comfortable with the district’s two-town campus arrangement for later grades, will find this a well-regarded option to consider.
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