Charles F Tigard Elementary School

cft.ttsdschools.org

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Charles F. Tigard Elementary School (CFT) is a public K-5 institution located in Tigard, Oregon, serving as a core part of the Tigard-Tualatin School District. The school is known for fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, the school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while providing various enrichment opportunities designed to help young learners thrive in a supportive community setting.

The school prides itself on its strong connection to the local Tigard community and its commitment to equity and student success. Beyond the standard classroom experience, Charles F. Tigard Elementary often highlights the importance of parent and family involvement, encouraging a collaborative partnership between home and school. By focusing on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped with the skills and confidence needed for future academic journeys.

475

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles F Tigard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	142
Black	12
Asian	14
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	21

White
240 (50.6 %)
Hispanic
142 (30.0 %)
Two or More
44 (9.3 %)
Pacific Islander
21 (4.4 %)
Asian
14 (3.0 %)
Black
12 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J
Phone:	(503)431-4400
Website:	http://cft.ttsdschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 70