Banks Elementary School vs Harvey Clarke Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Elementary School
Banks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–4
390 students
| Measure | Banks Elementary School Banks, Oregon | Harvey Clarke Elementary School Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 678 | #157 of 678 |
| National rank | #27519 of 50,301 | #21023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 430 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| city | Banks | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvey Clarke Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 46.5).
- •Harvey Clarke Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Harvey Clarke Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Banks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 80%).
- •Harvey Clarke Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.7).
- •Banks Elementary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 390.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Banks Elementary School better than Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harvey Clarke Elementary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 46.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Banks Elementary School and Harvey Clarke Elementary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Banks and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Elementary School: 430. Harvey Clarke Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Elementary School and Harvey Clarke Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Banks Elementary School is 265th of 678 and Harvey Clarke Elementary School is 157th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).