Enrollment
673
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tom Mccall Upper Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tom Mccall Upper Elementary
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary is a large elementary school in Forest Grove, Oregon, enrolling 673 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 673 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (38%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Forest Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harvey Clarke Elementary School (390 students): Tom Mccall Upper Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 17:1).
Forest Grove Sd 15 also operates Forest Grove High School (1,849 students) and Neil Armstrong Middle School (838 students) alongside Tom Mccall Upper Elementary.
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 Tom Mccall Upper Elementary compares
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forest Grove Sd 15, which includes Tom Mccall Upper Elementary.
$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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~673 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tom Mccall Upper Elementary a good school?
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary earns 39/100 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 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.
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