Forest Grove Elementary School

1065 Congress Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

(School attendance zone shown in map)

forestgrove.pgusd.org

Forest Grove Elementary School serves 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 1% in CA)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Forest Grove Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

391 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Forest Grove Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

55-59%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

70-74%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Forest Grove Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Forest Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

25%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

54%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Forest Grove Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

Eligible for Free Lunch

19%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Pacific Grove Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Grove Elementary School's ranking?

Forest Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Forest Grove Elementary School often compared to?

Forest Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Down Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Forest Grove Elementary School?

391 students attend Forest Grove Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Forest Grove Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% 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 Forest Grove Elementary School?

Forest Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Forest Grove Elementary School offer ?

Forest Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Forest Grove Elementary School part of?

Forest Grove Elementary School is part of Pacific Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education