At a glance
Reported students
566
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
471
Metzger Elementary School: 566 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
16.2:1 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
- 516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Metzger Elementary School
Metzger 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 566 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, 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 (41.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.7%). English learners represent 26.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. 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 Metzger Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.99 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
- 26.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.3%
- 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
- White41.3%
- Hispanic38.7%
- Black1.4%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.9%
- Multiracial9.7%
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.
James Templeton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Deer Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
534 reported students
Bridgeport Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
531 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 Metzger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles F Tigard Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 460 | 1.4 mi |
| McKay Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | PK–05 | 242 | 1.4 mi |
| Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School Elementary · Charter · Beaverton SD 48J | KG–08 | 417 | 1.5 mi |
| Greenway Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | PK–05 | 272 | 1.6 mi |
| Mary Woodward Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 417 | 1.8 mi |
| Vose Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | PK–05 | 666 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Metzger Elementary School
What grades does Metzger Elementary School serve?
Metzger 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 Metzger Elementary School?
Metzger Elementary School reported 566 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 516 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Metzger Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 566 students and 34.99 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 Metzger Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Metzger 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 Metzger Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.3% 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 Metzger Elementary School in?
Metzger 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 Metzger Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charles F Tigard Elementary School (1.4 mi), McKay Elementary School (1.4 mi), Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.