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#759 of 1,226 schools in OR
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Grove Sd 15 · Forest Grove, OR
A Forest Grove Sd 15 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
2516 N B St, Forest Grove, OR 97116
- Math 33% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harvey Clarke Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harvey Clarke Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 75Very 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 1–8 | 0.5 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Early Learning Community at Pacific UniversityPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Joseph Gale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forest Grove Sd 15
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harvey Clarke Elementary School is listed in Forest Grove SD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harvey Clarke Elementary School
Harvey Clarke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Forest Grove, OR, part of Forest Grove Sd 15, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harvey Clarke Elementary School
What grades does Harvey Clarke Elementary School serve?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvey Clarke Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harvey Clarke Elementary School rank in OR?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School ranks #759 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Harvey Clarke Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harvey Clarke Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harvey Clarke Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harvey Clarke Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harvey Clarke Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harvey Clarke Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
65.1% of students at Harvey Clarke Elementary School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (503) 359-2478
- Area population (ZIP 97116)
- 29,598
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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