Forest Grove Elementary

1065 Congress Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Grove Elementary, located at 1065 Congress Ave. in Pacific Grove, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Pacific Grove Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and dedication to academic excellence, the school provides a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It is widely recognized for its high standards and is often cited as a top-performing institution within the Monterey Peninsula area.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success, supplemented by a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. With its prime location in the scenic coastal city of Pacific Grove, Forest Grove Elementary benefits from a supportive parent community and a dedicated staff committed to fostering a love of learning. The school is frequently highlighted for its positive campus culture, making it a sought-after choice for families residing in the district.

387

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	100
Black	5
Asian	38
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
197 (50.9 %)
Hispanic
100 (25.8 %)
Two or More
41 (10.6 %)
Asian
38 (9.8 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pacific Grove Unified
Phone:	(831)646-6560
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 67