At a glance
Reported students
543
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
471
James Templeton Elementary School: 543 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 480
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about James Templeton Elementary School
James Templeton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tigard. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J. NCES reports 543 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to the Oregon median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.9%). English learners represent 17.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James Templeton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.6%
- Hispanic33.9%
- Black5.3%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander6.1%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Deer Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
534 reported students
Bridgeport Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
531 reported students
Metzger Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
566 reported students
Durham Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
Charles F Tigard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
460 reported students
Mary Woodward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
417 reported students
Public schools near James Templeton Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 471 | 1 mi |
| Charles F Tigard Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 460 | 1.1 mi |
| Alberta Rider Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 367 | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Creek Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 534 | 2 mi |
| Mary Woodward Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 417 | 2.1 mi |
| Metzger Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 566 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Templeton Elementary School
What grades does James Templeton Elementary School serve?
James Templeton Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J.
How many students attend James Templeton Elementary School?
James Templeton Elementary School reported 543 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 480 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Templeton Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 543 students and 31.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James Templeton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Templeton Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James Templeton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James Templeton Elementary School in?
James Templeton Elementary School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J, based in Tigard, OR, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Templeton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Durham Elementary School (1 mi), Charles F Tigard Elementary School (1.1 mi), Alberta Rider Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.