Excellent
#30 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 2% in state
Forest Grove Elementary
Elementary School · Pleasant Valley Comm School District · Bettendorf, IA
A Pleasant Valley Comm School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
6100 Forest Grove Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722
- Math 89% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Grove Elementary score 90% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 91%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 11 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Forest Grove Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated975/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bettendorf), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,763
Median home value
$300,800
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Pleasant View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Hampton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Paul Norton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pleasant Valley Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Grove Elementary is listed in Pleasant Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Grove Elementary
Forest Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Bettendorf, IA, part of Pleasant Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Grove Elementary
What grades does Forest Grove Elementary serve?
Forest Grove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Forest Grove Elementary?
Forest Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Grove Elementary rank in IA?
Forest Grove Elementary ranks #30 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Forest Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Grove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Grove Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Forest Grove Elementary a charter school?
No, Forest Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Grove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Forest Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Grove Elementary?
6.2% of students at Forest Grove Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (563) 332-5550
- Area population (ZIP 52722)
- 40,878
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52722; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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