Forest Grove Community School vs Gaston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Community School
Forest Grove · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
202 students
Gaston Elementary School
Gaston · Public elementary · Grades K–6
228 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Community School Forest Grove, Oregon | Gaston Elementary School Gaston, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 678 | #305 of 678 |
| National rank | #12571 of 50,301 | #29454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 202 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Forest Grove | Gaston |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 43.7).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.4).
- •Gaston Elementary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 202.
- •Forest Grove Community School is a charter school while Gaston Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Forest Grove Community School better than Gaston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Community School ranks higher (68.2 vs 43.7 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 Forest Grove Community School and Gaston Elementary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Gaston in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Community School: 202. Gaston Elementary School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Community School and Gaston Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Forest Grove Community School is 72nd of 678 and Gaston Elementary School is 305th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).