At a glance
Reported students
237
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
471
Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH): 237 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
15.8:1 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
- 223
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)
Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH) is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Tualatin. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J. NCES reports 237 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, 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 (60.3%) and multiracial (18.6%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. 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 Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.99 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White60.3%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black3.4%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial18.6%
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.
Art Rutkin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
131 reported students
Edward Byrom Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 reported students
Alberta Rider Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
367 reported students
Tualatin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
414 reported students
Mary Woodward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
417 reported students
Charles F Tigard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
460 reported students
Public schools near Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tualatin Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 414 | 0.5 mi |
| Edward Byrom Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 367 | 1.1 mi |
| Durham Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 471 | 1.7 mi |
| River Grove Elementary School Elementary · Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 382 | 1.8 mi |
| Bridgeport Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 531 | 1.8 mi |
| James Templeton Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 543 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)
What grades does Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH) serve?
Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH) reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J.
How many students attend Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)?
Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH) reported 237 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 223 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 237 students and 14.99 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 Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH) is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH) in?
Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH) 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 Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tualatin Elementary School (0.5 mi), Edward Byrom Elementary School (1.1 mi), Durham Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.