Serving 425 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 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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 425 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
60%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #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?
425 students attend Harvey Clarke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Harvey Clarke Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 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 18:1, 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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