- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bettendorf, IA
Forest Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forest Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192311002295
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Grove Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Bettendorf · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Grove Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192311002295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Forest Grove Elementary grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 192311002295 · Bettendorf, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 14.4:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students)
Forest Grove Elementary grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Forest Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High School
1,731 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
940 students
- Hopewell Eleme 658
Hopewell Elementary
658 students
- Riverdale Heig 628
Riverdale Heights Elem School
628 students
- Pleasant View 621
Pleasant View Elementary School
621 students
- This school 332
Forest Grove Elementary
332 students
What this shows Forest Grove Elementary reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Grove Elementary compares
Forest Grove Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 88% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Iowa - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,618
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Forest Grove Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Valley Comm School District reports $10,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Heights Elem School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Bettendorf
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverdale Heights Elem School
Standard public school
628 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Paul Norton Elementary School
Standard public school
403 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Grove Elementary
How many students attend Forest Grove Elementary?
Forest Grove Elementary has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bettendorf, IA. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Forest Grove Elementary?
4.3% of students at Forest Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forest Grove Elementary is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Bettendorf, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Grove Elementary?
Forest Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Forest Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bettendorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bettendorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
Besides Forest Grove Elementary, Pleasant Valley Comm School District also operates Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students), Pleasant Valley Junior High School (940 students), and Hopewell Elementary (658 students). See the Pleasant Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.