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#103 of 186 private schools in OR

Early Learning Community at Pacific University

Elementary School · Forest Grove, OR

A private elementary school in Forest Grove, OR serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

Private

2020 CEDAR ST, Forest Grove, OR 97116

  • 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OR.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,038
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index37%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Enrollment45
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OR

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Early Learning Community at Pacific University sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 87Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,723/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Grove), 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

$87,308

Median home value

$479,800

Median rent

$1,397/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White77.8%
Hispanic13.3%
Asian6.7%
Two or More2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Forest Grove Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.91–80.3 mi204Compare →
Harvey Clarke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–40.6 mi398Compare →
Joseph Gale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–40.8 mi392Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Early Learning Community at Pacific University is listed in Forest Grove, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Early Learning Community at Pacific University

Early Learning Community at Pacific University is a private elementary school in Forest Grove, OR, serving approximately 45 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 186 private schools in OR.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Early Learning Community at Pacific University

What grades does Early Learning Community at Pacific University serve?

Early Learning Community at Pacific University serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Early Learning Community at Pacific University?

Early Learning Community at Pacific University has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Community at Pacific University?

The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Community at Pacific University is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Early Learning Community at Pacific University rank in OR?

Early Learning Community at Pacific University ranks #103 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Early Learning Community at Pacific University's MySchoolScout rating?

Early Learning Community at Pacific University has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Early Learning Community at Pacific University a private school?

Yes, Early Learning Community at Pacific University is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Early Learning Community at Pacific University a religious school?

No, Early Learning Community at Pacific University is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
45
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 97116)
29,598
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
35.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 97116; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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