Fern Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Fern Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Forest Grove, Oregon, serving 264 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Forest Grove School District 15, which is ranked 90 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fern Hill Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Oregon elementary schools, with its performance on state assessments (OSAS) significantly below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 92.8% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Fern Hill's performance lags behind other elementary schools in the district, such as Dilley Elementary and Harvey Clarke Elementary, which consistently rank in the top half of Oregon elementary schools and outperform Fern Hill on state assessments.

Fern Hill Elementary's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, are also in the bottom quartile of Oregon elementary schools, indicating that the academic challenges are not limited to a particular demographic. The school's performance has been on a declining trend over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 597 in 2018-2019 to 631 in 2023-2024. This suggests that Fern Hill Elementary may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and address the systemic challenges it faces.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 4445 Heather St
       Forest Grove, OR  97116-1440


(503) 359-2550

District: Forest Grove School District 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
631st of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,940 Help


Students who attend Fern Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Neil Armstrong Middle School
    Tom McCall Upper Elementary
High:    Forest Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.9%
White:
30.3%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fern Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 88.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Forest Grove School District 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.9%), White (30.3%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fern Hill Elementary School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Forest Grove School District 15! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fern Hill Elementary School is $17,940, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Forest Grove School District 15.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fern Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fern Hill Elementary School 631st of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Fern Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Forest Grove School District 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Grove School District 15 90th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fern Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 47.35 372nd 629 40.9%
2006 38.40 469th 636 26.3%
2007 6.86 641st 652 1.7%
2008 23.28 563rd 655 14.0%
2009 18.91 596th 665 10.4%
2010 21.59 589th 674 12.6%
2011 13.20 655th 695 5.8%
2012 23.93 624th 730 14.5%
2013 13.93 646th 707 8.6%
2014 6.53 674th 695 3.0%
2015 7.28 692nd 706 2.0%
2016 7.95 676th 697 3.0%
2017 5.29 688th 701 1.9%
2018 17.57 625th 709 11.8%
2019 20.96 597th 705 15.3%
2022 11.53 669th 706 5.2%
2023 11.13 668th 706 5.4%
2024 16.26 631st 710 11.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.47 88th 179 50.8%
2024 33.25 74th 97 23.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.68 145th 481 69.9%
2024 29.38 211th 299 29.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.32 504th 640 21.3%
2019 39.08 391st 597 34.5%
2022 11.53 664th 703 5.5%
2023 16.04 544th 595 8.6%
2024 25.85 434th 523 17.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.84 612th 681 10.1%
2022 9.35 625th 646 3.3%
2023 11.06 626th 652 4.0%
2024 22.43 541st 658 17.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.45 586th 680 13.8%
2022 17.18 579th 654 11.5%
2023 12.85 616th 665 7.4%
2024 13.75 620th 662 6.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.55 299th 475 37.1%
2019 39.58 232nd 364 36.3%
2022 25.28 282nd 339 16.8%
2023 18.53 331st 360 8.1%
2024 33.15 255th 365 30.1%
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Rank History for White students at Fern Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.31 636th 683 6.9%
2019 37.85 432nd 662 34.7%
2022 19.46 575th 666 13.7%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fern Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 128 3 2 215 1 n/a n/a 2 351
2005 107 2 3 216 0 n/a n/a 3 331
2006 93 1 3 219 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 82 2 4 242 0 n/a n/a 3 333
2008 84 0 2 237 0 n/a n/a 5 328
2009 90 1 1 230 0 n/a n/a 7 329
2010 81 1 0 235 0 n/a n/a 5 322
2011 69 0 0 259 0 0 7 0 335
2012 71 2 0 271 1 0 5 0 350
2013 76 0 0 262 2 0 4 0 344
2014 62 0 2 299 2 0 2 0 367
2015 66 1 1 289 1 0 2 0 360
2016 78 5 0 256 4 1 9 0 353
2017 79 5 4 247 3 3 9 0 350
2018 79 1 5 282 2 2 6 0 377
2019 60 0 4 187 0 2 3 0 256
2020 58 2 4 165 0 1 9 0 239
2021 55 1 6 151 1 1 11 0 226
2022 70 1 2 148 0 0 10 0 231
2023 80 5 5 166 0 1 7 0 264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fern Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 351 19.2 18.3 65
2005 331 19.0 17.4 70.7
2006 316 22.0 14.4 75.3
2007 333 20.5 16.2 80
2008 328 21.3 15.4 81.7
2009 329 19.5 16.9 75.5
2010 322 18.9 17.0 81.4
2011 335 18.2 18.3 74
2012 350 16.5 21.2 76.6
2013 344 15.9 21.6 78.8
2014 367 15.5 23.6 77.7
2015 360 19.0 18.9 77.8
2016 353 19.0 18.5 78.2
2017 350 19.7 17.7 78.3
2018 377 19.6 19.2 78
2019 256 16.0 16.0 78.1
2020 239 14.2 16.7 78.2
2021 226 14.3 15.7 n/a
2022 231 14.5 15.8 n/a
2023 264 22.7 11.6 92.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fern Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 351 19.2 18.3 65
2005 331 19.0 17.4 70.7
2006 316 22.0 14.4 75.3
2007 333 20.5 16.2 80
2008 328 21.3 15.4 81.7
2009 329 19.5 16.9 75.5
2010 322 18.9 17.0 81.4
2011 335 18.2 18.3 74
2012 350 16.5 21.2 76.6
2013 344 15.9 21.6 78.8
2014 367 15.5 23.6 77.7
2015 360 19.0 18.9 77.8
2016 353 19.0 18.5 78.2
2017 350 19.7 17.7 78.3
2018 377 19.6 19.2 78
2019 256 16.0 16.0 78.1
2020 239 14.2 16.7 78.2
2021 226 14.3 15.7 n/a
2022 231 14.5 15.8 n/a
2023 264 22.7 11.6 92.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fern Hill Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,273
2020 $15,355
2021 $16,468
2022 $17,940

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fern Hill Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 597th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 668th of 706 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fern Hill Elementary School)26.18.5
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove School District 15)38.627.6
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fern Hill Elementary School)30.423.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove School District 15)41.932.1
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fern Hill Elementary School)39.718
 21.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove School District 15)44.130.7
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fern Hill Elementary School)27.416
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove School District 15)37.832
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students256264
 3.1%
African American05
American Indian00
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic187166
 11.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White6080
 33.3%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.1%92.8%
 14.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Fern Hill Elementary School.

Fern Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Oregon elementary schools.

Students at Fern Hill Elementary School are 63% Hispanic, 30% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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