RIGLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rigler Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 441 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Rigler Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rigler Elementary School, located in the Cully neighborhood of Northeast Portland, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Portland Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to bilingual education, operating as a Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program. This focus aims to foster biliteracy and biculturalism, providing students with a culturally rich learning environment that celebrates diversity and academic excellence.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, often serving as a hub for local families. In addition to its core academic curriculum, Rigler emphasizes equity and inclusive practices, striving to meet the diverse social, emotional, and educational needs of its student body. By combining rigorous instruction with supportive community partnerships and a strong emphasis on language acquisition, Rigler Elementary works to prepare its students to be successful, globally-minded citizens.

For more information, contact Rigler Elementary School at (503) 916-6451 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.