Enrollment
202
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Grove Community School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Grove Community School
Forest Grove Community School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Forest Grove, Oregon, enrolling 202 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 202 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Forest Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tom Mccall Upper Elementary (673 students): Forest Grove Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 16.8:1).
Forest Grove Sd 15 also operates Forest Grove High School (1,849 students) and Neil Armstrong Middle School (838 students) alongside Forest Grove Community School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Forest Grove Community School compares
Forest Grove Community School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,351
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forest Grove Sd 15, which includes Forest Grove Community School.
$15,351
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 60.8%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~202 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Forest Grove Community School a good school?
Forest Grove Community School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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