Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles F Tigard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles F Tigard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Charles F Tigard Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles F Tigard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles F Tigard Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
3%
3%
White
51%
59%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles F Tigard Elementary School's ranking?
Charles F Tigard Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Charles F Tigard Elementary School often compared to?
Charles F Tigard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alberta Rider Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Charles F Tigard Elementary School?
475 students attend Charles F Tigard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Charles F Tigard Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles F Tigard Elementary School?
Charles F Tigard Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles F Tigard Elementary School offer ?
Charles F Tigard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles F Tigard Elementary School part of?
Charles F Tigard Elementary School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles F Tigard Elementary School located?
Charles F Tigard Elementary School is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 10 other public schools located in Southwest Portland.
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