Enrollment
566
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tigard, OR
Metzger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Metzger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411224001193
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metzger Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Tigard · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Metzger Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metzger Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Tigard, OR.
School address
District: Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j · Oregon
NCES ID 411224001193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metzger Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metzger Elementary School
Metzger Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tigard, Oregon, enrolling 566 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 566 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tigard's public schools, it stands alongside James Templeton Elementary School (543 students): Metzger Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 20.1:1).
Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j also operates Tigard High School (1,771 students) and Tualatin High School (1,687 students) alongside Metzger 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 Metzger Elementary School compares
Metzger 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Oregon - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.0%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Metzger 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 Metzger 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 Metzger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tualatin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twality Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas R Fowler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metzger 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 other schools in Tigard
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
James Templeton Elementary School
Standard public school
543 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Durham Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Creekside Community High School
Alternative education program
186 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Tigard-Tualatin Virtual Academy
Standard public school
118 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Metzger Elementary School
How many students attend Metzger Elementary School?
Metzger Elementary School has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tigard, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metzger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metzger Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower 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 Metzger Elementary School?
36.5% of students at Metzger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metzger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Metzger Elementary School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Tigard, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metzger Elementary School?
Metzger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Metzger Elementary School rank among schools in Tigard?
By Resource Investment Index, Metzger Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 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 schools in Tigard on the city page.
Is Metzger Elementary School a good school?
Metzger Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 Metzger 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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