James Templeton Elementary School

www.ttsdschools.org/templeton

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Templeton Elementary School, located in Tigard, Oregon, is a public school serving students within the Tigard-Tualatin School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and social-emotional growth are prioritized. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Templeton aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of community responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent community, which work together to create a nurturing atmosphere for children in grades K-5. With a focus on equity and student-centered learning, Templeton offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to meet the unique needs of every learner. Its location in the quiet Murdock neighborhood serves as a local hub for families, emphasizing the importance of school-home partnerships in supporting student achievement throughout their foundational elementary years.

543

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Templeton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	184
Black	29
Asian	8
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	33

White
242 (44.7%)
Hispanic
184 (34.0%)
Two or More
44 (8.1%)
Pacific Islander
33 (6.1%)
Black
29 (5.4%)
Asian
8 (1.5%)
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)431-4850
Website:	http://www.ttsdschools.org/templeton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
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 89

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 88