Enrollment
460
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tigard, OR
Charles F Tigard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charles F Tigard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411224001190
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles F Tigard Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Tigard · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles F Tigard Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles F Tigard Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Tigard, OR.
School address
District: Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j · Oregon
NCES ID 411224001190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles F Tigard Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles F Tigard Elementary School
Charles F Tigard Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Tigard, Oregon, enrolling 460 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 460 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Tigard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deer Creek Elementary School (534 students): Charles F Tigard Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 16.7:1).
Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j also operates Tigard High School (1,771 students) and Tualatin High School (1,687 students) alongside Charles F Tigard Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles F Tigard Elementary School compares
Charles F Tigard Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 39% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Oregon - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.4%
Asian 4.8%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Charles F Tigard Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j, which includes Charles F Tigard Elementary School.
$16,022
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 41.3%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Charles F Tigard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tualatin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twality Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas R Fowler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles F Tigard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Tigard
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~460 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles F Tigard Elementary School
How many students attend Charles F Tigard Elementary School?
Charles F Tigard Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tigard, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles F Tigard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles F Tigard Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles F Tigard Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Charles F Tigard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles F Tigard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charles F Tigard Elementary School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Tigard, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles F Tigard Elementary School?
Charles F Tigard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles F Tigard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tigard?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles F Tigard Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Tigard, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tigard on the city page.
Is Charles F Tigard Elementary School a good school?
Charles F Tigard Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j?
Besides Charles F Tigard Elementary School, Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j also operates Tigard High School (1,771 students), Tualatin High School (1,687 students), and Twality Middle School (1,006 students). See the Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j district page for the complete list.
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