Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Harvey Clarke Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harvey Clarke Elementary School serves the eastern part of Forest Grove, OR, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harvey Clarke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Harvey Clarke Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Harvey Clarke Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvey Clarke Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pioneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey Clarke Elementary School's ranking?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School is ranked #387 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Harvey Clarke Elementary School often compared to?
Harvey Clarke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornelius Elementary School, Forest Grove Community School, Echo Shaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
390 students attend Harvey Clarke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Harvey Clarke Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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