Durham Elementary School

www.ttsdschools.org/durham

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Durham Elementary School, located in Tigard, Oregon, is a public elementary school serving students within the Tigard-Tualatin School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official district portal, Durham Elementary maintains transparency and accessibility, offering resources for families to stay connected with school programs, academic goals, and campus events. With a focus on equity and student success, the staff at Durham works to meet the individual needs of its learners, ensuring that students feel safe, challenged, and supported throughout their elementary years.

471

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	129
Black	21
Asian	31
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
235 (50.0%)
Hispanic
129 (27.4%)
Two or More
48 (10.2%)
Asian
31 (6.6%)
Black
21 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)
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)431-4500
Website:	http://www.ttsdschools.org/durham
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
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 71

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 79