Corvallis Public Schools Elitist?
Hmmm. After looking at the public school boundary lines I happen to notice something: they seemed to have a distinct socio-economic mapping related them. I have to admit, it is probably coincidence, but if you examine the lines, you'll definitely see a pattern.
http://www.csd509j.net/schools/district_map.pdf
I am specifically noting the Garfield School District. I'm not kidding, but a vast majority of the apartments are carefully carved out for the school boundary. It will be interesting to note the changes in SES (socio-economic status) levels over the years, especially when the 2006-07 school data is wrestled from the Attorney General (if I understand correctly, you have to now pay for this information).
Now, I'm not suggesting neighborhoods be split up to ensure diversified schools (in a nice world it would be) - I'm just pointing out what I see.