Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rigler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rigler Elementary School serves the eastern part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rigler Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
A strong, diverse and respectful community where we make learning creative and fun.
School Rankings
Rigler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rigler Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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
#964 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rigler Elementary School's ranking?
Rigler Elementary School is ranked #964 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Rigler Elementary School often compared to?
Rigler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Rigler Elementary School?
303 students attend Rigler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rigler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rigler Elementary School?
Rigler Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rigler Elementary School offer ?
Rigler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rigler Elementary School part of?
Rigler Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Rigler Elementary School located?
Rigler Elementary School is located in the Cully neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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