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Early Learning Community at Pacific University

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4

Forest Grove, OR

2020 Cedar St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Forest Grove

In Forest Grove, Oregon, Early Learning Community at Pacific University is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 56 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 180% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 6 hours, 172 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
56
Teachers
5.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10
Boys and girls
Coed · 23 girls, 33 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of independent elementary schools in Oregon.
    • Compared with 43 independent elementary schools in Oregon.

    Students by survey year

    20’13–1424’15–1638’17–1834’19–2045’21–2256’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K16
    111
    213
    39
    47

    Student body

    White75%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Asian7%
    Two or more races7%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Early Learning Community at Pacific University

    What grades does Early Learning Community at Pacific University serve?

    Early Learning Community at Pacific University serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend Early Learning Community at Pacific University?

    About 56 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Early Learning Community at Pacific University?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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