Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles F Tigard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles F Tigard Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 1.1-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away, typically resulting in a drive time of 5-10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles F Tigard Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Charles F Tigard Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles F Tigard Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
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
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
4%
3%
White
46%
57%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 #308 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, James Templeton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% 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?
460 students attend Charles F Tigard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Charles F Tigard Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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