Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Templeton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Templeton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James Templeton Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Templeton Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
31%
25%
Black
4%
2%
White
50%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James Templeton Elementary School often compared to?
James Templeton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Creek Elementary School, Charles F Tigard Elementary School, Durham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend James Templeton Elementary School?
481 students attend James Templeton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of James Templeton Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Templeton Elementary School?
James Templeton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Templeton Elementary School offer ?
James Templeton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Templeton Elementary School part of?
James Templeton Elementary School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.
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