Harvey Clarke Elementary School

2516 N B St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 398 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harvey Clarke Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Harvey Clarke Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvey Clarke Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#443 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
31%
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
59%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harvey Clarke Elementary School's ranking?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School is ranked #443 out of 1,196 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 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?
40-44% 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?
398 students attend Harvey Clarke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Harvey Clarke Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
Harvey Clarke Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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