- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forest Grove, OR
Forest Grove Community School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Grove Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410516001724Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Grove Community School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Forest Grove · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Grove Community School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Grove Community School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Forest Grove, OR.
School address
District: Forest Grove Sd 15 · Oregon
NCES ID 410516001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Forest Grove Community School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 410516001724 · Forest Grove, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
202 enr · 18.4:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Grove High School (1,849 students)
Forest Grove Community School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Forest Grove Community 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 202
Forest Grove Community School
202 students
What this shows Forest Grove Community School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Grove Community School compares
Forest Grove Community 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 49% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Forest Grove Community School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Forest Grove Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tom Mccall Upper Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvey Clarke Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Echo Shaw Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Grove Community 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 elementary schools in Forest Grove
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Grove Community School
How many students attend Forest Grove Community School?
Forest Grove Community School has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forest Grove, OR. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Community School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Grove Community School?
26.9% of students at Forest Grove Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Grove Community School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Grove Community School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Forest Grove, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Grove Community School?
Forest Grove Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Grove Community School rank among elementary schools in Forest Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Grove Community School ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Forest Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Grove Sd 15?
Besides Forest Grove Community 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.