- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Grove, OR
Fern Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fern Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410516001578
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fern Hill Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Forest Grove · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fern Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Forest Grove, OR.
School address
District: Forest Grove Sd 15 · Oregon
NCES ID 410516001578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Fern Hill Elementary School held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 410516001578 · Forest Grove, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 11.3:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Grove High School (1,849 students)
Fern Hill Elementary School held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Fern Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Grove H
Forest Grove High School
1,849 students
- Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong Middle School
838 students
- Tom Mccall Upp 673
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary
673 students
- Harvey Clarke 390
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
390 students
- Echo Shaw Elem 389
Echo Shaw Elementary School
389 students
- This school 249
Fern Hill Elementary School
249 students
What this shows Fern Hill Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fern Hill Elementary School compares
Fern Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 76% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in Oregon - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,890
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
White 24.1%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Fern Hill Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Forest Grove Sd 15 reports $16,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fern Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tom Mccall Upper Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvey Clarke Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Shaw Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fern Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Forest Grove
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fern Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Fern Hill Elementary School?
Fern Hill Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Grove, OR. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Hill Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 36% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fern Hill Elementary School?
92.8% of students at Fern Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fern Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fern Hill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Forest Grove, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fern Hill Elementary School?
Fern Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fern Hill Elementary School rank among public schools in Forest Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Forest Grove, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Grove Sd 15?
Besides Fern Hill Elementary School, Forest Grove Sd 15 also operates Forest Grove High School (1,849 students), Neil Armstrong Middle School (838 students), and Tom Mccall Upper Elementary (673 students). See the Forest Grove Sd 15 district page for the complete list.