Fern Hill Elementary School

www.fernhill.fgsd.k12.or.us/pages/_Fern_Hill_ES

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Fern Hill Elementary School, located in Forest Grove, Oregon, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Forest Grove School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in the early grade levels are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational journeys while maintaining a strong connection to the local Forest Grove community.

The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative culture that involves teachers, staff, and families working together to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on foundational skills, Fern Hill utilizes various instructional strategies designed to engage students and promote a love for learning. Through its commitment to a safe and nurturing campus environment, the school serves as a vital resource for Forest Grove families, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in their primary years of schooling.

264

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fern Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	166
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
166 (62.9 %)
White
80 (30.3 %)
Two or More
7 (2.7 %)
Black
5 (1.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)359-2550
Website:	http://www.fernhill.fgsd.k12.or.us/pages/_Fern_Hill_ES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
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 49

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 51