Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Harvey Clarke Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harvey Clarke Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harvey Clarke Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
33%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
58%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Harvey Clarke Elementary School often compared to?
Harvey Clarke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Grove Community School, Cornelius Elementary School, Echo Shaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
479 students attend Harvey Clarke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Harvey Clarke Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harvey Clarke Elementary School offer ?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvey Clarke Elementary School part of?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School is part of Forest Grove SD 15 School District.
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