Joseph Gale Elementary School

www.josephgale.fgsd.k12.or.us

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Joseph Gale Elementary School is a public school serving students in kindergarten through 6th grade within the Forest Grove School District in Oregon. Located in the heart of Forest Grove, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Joseph Gale Elementary is known for its focus on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. The school promotes a culture of equity and personalized learning, often utilizing its website to provide resources, keep families informed about district policies, and highlight upcoming events. By prioritizing a well-rounded education that values both individual student achievement and a positive school climate, Joseph Gale Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student population to become active, responsible, and engaged citizens.

375

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Gale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	213
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
213 (56.8 %)
White
149 (39.7 %)
Two or More
6 (1.6 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Forest Grove SD 15
Phone:	(503)359-2482
Website:	http://www.josephgale.fgsd.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 89

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 84