Forest Grove Elementary School

Pacific Grove, CA 93950-4838

Phone: (831) 646-6560
Fax: (831) 648-8415
District: Pacific Grove Unified

9

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades K-5 • 460 students

Forest Grove Elementary School, located in Pacific Grove, California, serves grades K-5 in the Pacific Grove Unified district. It is among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.

Forest Grove Elementary School is a public school in the Pacific Grove Unified school district located in Pacific Grove, CA. The principal of Forest Grove Elementary School is Buck Roggeman. As of 2015, the students are 55.7% White, non-Hispanic; 23.3% Hispanic; 10% Multiracial; 7% Asian; 1.1% Black, non-Hispanic; 0.9% Filipino; and 0.7% Pacific Islander. 28.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 13.5% of students are english learners.

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity School District State
White, non-Hispanic 55.7% — —
Hispanic 23.3% — —
Multiracial 10% — —
Asian 7% — —
Black, non-Hispanic 1.1% — —
Filipino 0.9% — —
Pacific Islander 0.7% — —
Native American or Native Alaskan — — —

Student Subgroups

Subgroup School District State
Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program 28.5% — —
English learners 13.5% — —
Review

Reviewed:

FG was a welcome surprise for us coming from MD. My husband is attending the NPS program. The Pacific Grove school system includes two of the best elementary schools in the area. We are happy with the quaintness and community feel that FG offers. We moved mid way through her kindergarten year, and I was very worried, but everyone,to include the front office staff was kind and welcoming. Our new kindergarten teacher Mrs. Klevan, made our daughter welcome immediately and helped make the transition seamless. The school size is small in general. Now a 1st grader has a class of 21. One down fall, however, most know that CA in general suffered many education cutbacks. Although this district fared better than most, the lack of technology is evident. I haven't seen a smart board or an IPad yet.Sadly the community recently voted against a bond that would have increased technology spending. The Common Core Curriculum is not entirely installed. Overall we are happy with the decision.

  • Recommendations: Robert Down Elementary School
  • Website: http://schools.monterey.k12.ca.us/~forestpg/
  • What did you like? Small size, good mix of locals and military kids, location (near Pacific Grove High) community involved, strong PTA, paid after school activities. Still have library, computers and music once a week. PE everyday! Good variation of teachers' experience: seasoned and well seasoned.
  • What did you dislike? lack of technology updates. worried if education will translate to highly competitive districts such as Fairfax County, VA. Transition period for interim principal.
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Army, Officer
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Charleston, SC, Lawton, OK, Sierra Vista, AZ, Fayetteville, NC, Fort Meade, MD
Silver medal

Reviewed:

Very happy here, great small town feel, small school population. Moved half way through K and Mrs. Klevan made our daughter feel comfortable and special. Good mix of local and military kids attend. Also solid staff from very experienced to extremely experienced. Front office personnel also exceptional. Very strong PTA adds fun activities each year. Physical location is very sweet with regular deer that welcome the kids to and from school. Also adjacent to high school with access to their stadium for PE classes. Speaking of PE, the kids go each day! Once a week for music, library and computers. Lots of cool field trips to local sites such a Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center.

  • Recommendations: Robert Down Elementary School
  • Website: http://schools.monterey.k12.ca.us/~forestpg/
  • What did you like? Overall feel of inclusiveness, community involvement, many parents visible and involved.
  • What did you dislike? Lack of updated technology. No smart boards, Ipads, etc.that I have seen. Recently the community voted against a referendum to fund technology advances. I suspect a heavy influence of retirement aged locals with less desire for increase in taxes. School could use some more playground equipment (jungle gyms). Also, each Thursday in this school district children are released at 2pm vs. 3:10 for the other days. Interim principal is kind and experienced, however not positive he will stay for the future. Also, be prepared to have an average of about 3-4 days per month off from school for various reasons, breaks, conferences etc. Not sure how CA education will translate after a move to an area with very competitive schools in the DC/VA/MD for example. Still instituting common core curriculum.
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