Forest Grove Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Forest Grove Elementary School?
627 students attend Forest Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Forest Grove Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Grove Elementary School?
Forest Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Grove Elementary School offer ?
Forest Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Forest Grove Elementary School part of?
Forest Grove Elementary School is part of Montour School District.
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