- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Oswego, OR
Forest Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410723000060
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Hills Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Lake Oswego · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hills Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Oswego, OR.
School address
District: Lake Oswego Sd 7j · Oregon
NCES ID 410723000060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Forest Hills Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 410723000060 · Lake Oswego, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 15.6:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Oswego Senior High School (1,282 students)
Forest Hills Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Forest Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Oswego Se
Lake Oswego Senior High School
1,282 students
- Lakeridge High
Lakeridge High School
1,241 students
- Lakeridge Midd
Lakeridge Middle School
888 students
- Lake Oswego Mi
Lake Oswego Middle School
791 students
- Lake Grove Ele 425
Lake Grove Elementary School
425 students
- This school 389
Forest Hills Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Forest Hills Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Hills Elementary School compares
Forest Hills 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 93% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Oregon - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,455
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Forest Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Oswego Sd 7j reports $17,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Oswego Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Oswego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lake Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Oak Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Westridge Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 15:1 students per teacher
River Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hallinan Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Palisades World Language School
Standard public school
252 students 19.4:1 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Hills Elementary School?
Forest Hills Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Oswego, OR. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Hills Elementary School?
3.6% of students at Forest Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Hills Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Lake Oswego, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Hills Elementary School?
Forest Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Forest Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hills Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Oswego, 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 Lake Oswego on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Oswego Sd 7j?
Besides Forest Hills Elementary School, Lake Oswego Sd 7j also operates Lake Oswego Senior High School (1,282 students), Lakeridge High School (1,241 students), and Lakeridge Middle School (888 students). See the Lake Oswego Sd 7j district page for the complete list.