Tom McCall Upper Elementary

www.tmues.fgsd.k12.or.us/pages/_Tom_McCall_Upper_ES

747 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Tom McCall Upper Elementary is a public school located in Forest Grove, Oregon, serving students in grades 4 through 6. As part of the Forest Grove School District, the school is designed to bridge the gap between primary elementary education and middle school, providing a focused environment tailored to the developmental needs of upper-elementary-aged children. The school is named in honor of Tom McCall, who served as the governor of Oregon from 1967 to 1975 and is remembered for his significant contributions to the state’s environmental policies and land-use planning.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal responsibility during these formative years. By concentrating on 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, Tom McCall Upper Elementary is able to implement curriculum and social-emotional programs specifically geared toward the transition into secondary education. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, promoting inclusivity and student engagement while preparing its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

747

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tom McCall Upper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	399
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	32
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
399 (53.5 %)
White
293 (39.3 %)
Two or More
32 (4.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Black
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)359-2506
Website:	http://www.tmues.fgsd.k12.or.us/pages/_Tom_McCall_Upper_ES
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	546
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

Grade 5 369

Grade 6 378