- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forest Grove, OR
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tom Mccall Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410516001339
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Forest Grove · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Mccall Upper Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Forest Grove, OR.
School address
District: Forest Grove Sd 15 · Oregon
NCES ID 410516001339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 706 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 410516001339 · Forest Grove, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 16.8:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Grove High School (1,849 students)
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 706 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary 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
- This school 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
- Joseph Gale El 388
Joseph Gale Elementary School
388 students
What this shows Tom Mccall Upper Elementary reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tom Mccall Upper Elementary compares
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Oregon - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
White 37.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Tom Mccall Upper Elementary 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 Tom Mccall Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvey Clarke Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Echo Shaw Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Gale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tom Mccall Upper Elementary'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
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tom Mccall Upper Elementary
How many students attend Tom Mccall Upper Elementary?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary has 673 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forest Grove, OR. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Mccall Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Mccall Upper Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 7% higher 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 Tom Mccall Upper Elementary?
38.6% of students at Tom Mccall Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tom Mccall Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tom Mccall Upper Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Forest Grove, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tom Mccall Upper Elementary?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Tom Mccall Upper Elementary rank among elementary schools in Forest Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Mccall Upper Elementary ranks #3 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 Tom Mccall Upper Elementary, Forest Grove Sd 15 also operates Forest Grove High School (1,849 students), Neil Armstrong Middle School (838 students), and Harvey Clarke Elementary School (390 students). See the Forest Grove Sd 15 district page for the complete list.