Harvey Clarke Elementary School

harveyclarke.fgsdk12.org/

390 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Harvey Clarke Elementary School is a public school located in Forest Grove, Oregon, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Forest Grove School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community and inclusion.

Beyond its core academic mission, Harvey Clarke Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Forest Grove community. The school promotes a culture of equity and collaboration, encouraging students to develop as lifelong learners and responsible citizens. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of every child, the faculty and staff work to provide a safe, welcoming atmosphere where all students are empowered to reach their full potential.

390

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harvey Clarke Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	137
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
213 (54.6%)
Hispanic
137 (35.1%)
Two or More
23 (5.9%)
Black
7 (1.8%)
Asian
7 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Forest Grove SD 15
Phone:	(503)359-2478
Website:	http://harveyclarke.fgsdk12.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 81