Echo Shaw Elementary School vs Joseph Gale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Shaw Elementary School
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
Joseph Gale Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
388 students
| Measure | Echo Shaw Elementary School Cornelius, Oregon | Joseph Gale Elementary School Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 678 | #566 of 678 |
| National rank | #32741 of 50,301 | #42887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 389 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| city | Cornelius | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Echo Shaw Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 23.1).
- •Echo Shaw Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Echo Shaw Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 82.3%).
- •Echo Shaw Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Echo Shaw Elementary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 388.
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 Echo Shaw Elementary School better than Joseph Gale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Echo Shaw Elementary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 23.1 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 Echo Shaw Elementary School and Joseph Gale Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Shaw Elementary School: 389. Joseph Gale Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Shaw Elementary School and Joseph Gale Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Echo Shaw Elementary School is 368th of 678 and Joseph Gale Elementary School is 566th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).