- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Grove, OR
Joseph Gale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Gale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410516001187
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Gale Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Forest Grove · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Gale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Gale Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Forest Grove, OR.
School address
District: Forest Grove Sd 15 · Oregon
NCES ID 410516001187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Joseph Gale Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 410516001187 · Forest Grove, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.9:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Grove High School (1,849 students)
Joseph Gale Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Joseph Gale 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 388
Joseph Gale Elementary School
388 students
What this shows Joseph Gale Elementary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Gale Elementary School compares
Joseph Gale 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 66% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Oregon - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
White 33.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Joseph Gale Elementary 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 Joseph Gale 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Shaw Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Gale 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Gale Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph Gale Elementary School?
Joseph Gale Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Grove, OR. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Gale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Gale Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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 Joseph Gale Elementary School?
87.5% of students at Joseph Gale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Gale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Gale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Forest Grove, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Gale Elementary School?
Joseph Gale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Joseph Gale Elementary School rank among public schools in Forest Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Gale Elementary School ranks #3 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 Joseph Gale 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.