Joseph Gale Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Forest Grove, Oregon 97116 · Forest Grove SD 15
#566 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon
#42887 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph Gale Elementary School
Joseph Gale Elementary School is a public elementary located in Forest Grove, in the Forest Grove SD 15 school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 388 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 566th of 678 ranked elementary schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 388.
There are 8 schools in Forest Grove; Joseph Gale Elementary School ranks 8th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Joseph Gale Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Joseph Gale Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Neil Armstrong Middle School
Forest Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
838 students · 1.4 km away
Fern Hill Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
249 students · 1.6 km away
Forest Grove Community School
Forest Grove · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
202 students · 1.7 km away
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–4
390 students · 2.2 km away
Echo Shaw Elementary School
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students · 2.4 km away
Tom McCall Upper Elementary
Forest Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–6
673 students · 2.7 km away
Forest Grove High School
Forest Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,849 students · 3.0 km away
Cornelius Elementary School
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
372 students · 3.1 km away
Free Orchards Elementary School
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–6
385 students · 3.9 km away
Dilley Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–4
201 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Oregon with a comparable Enrollment.
Rogue River Elementary School
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388 students
Clatskanie Elementary School
Clatskanie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
Echo Shaw Elementary School
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
Forest Hills Elementary School
Lake Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Westridge Elementary School
Lake Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Duniway Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph Gale Elementary School a good school?
Joseph Gale Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 23.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #566 of 678 in Oregon. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Joseph Gale Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Joseph Gale Elementary School ranks #566 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon and #42887 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph Gale Elementary School?
Joseph Gale Elementary School had 388 students in 2025.
Is Joseph Gale Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph Gale Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph Gale Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph Gale Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.