Rigler Elementary School

Summary:

Rigler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 223 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Rigler Elementary School faces significant academic challenges, with its performance consistently ranking in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools. Only 36.7% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.3% for the district and 39% for the state. The school's performance varies greatly across different student groups, with White students ranking in the top 5% of Oregon elementary schools, while African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students rank in the bottom half or bottom third. Additionally, the school's performance for Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students is among the lowest in the state.

When comparing Rigler Elementary School to nearby schools within the same district, the contrast in academic performance is stark. For example, Alameda Elementary School, located just 1.54 miles away, consistently ranks in the top 1% of Oregon elementary schools and outperforms Rigler Elementary School by a significant margin across all subject areas and grade levels. Rigler Elementary School's performance has also declined over the years, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in addressing the educational needs of its student population, which has a high percentage of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5401 NE Prescott St
       Portland, OR  97218-2159


(503) 916-6451

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
469th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $34,179 Help


Students who attend Rigler Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Beaumont Middle School
High:    Leodis V. McDaniel High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.3%
White:
30.0%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rigler Elementary School ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 51st among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.3%), White (30%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rigler Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 4th best among 59 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rigler Elementary School is $34,179, which is the 5th highest among 59 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rigler Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rigler Elementary School 469th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Rigler Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Portland School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland School District 1J 17th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rigler Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rigler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.22 535th 586 8.7%
2005 13.36 588th 629 6.5%
2006 10.77 612th 636 3.8%
2007 13.79 612th 652 6.1%
2008 18.52 596th 655 9.0%
2009 20.80 584th 665 12.2%
2010 26.78 557th 674 17.4%
2011 16.18 639th 695 8.1%
2012 32.36 554th 730 24.1%
2013 18.64 623rd 707 11.9%
2014 29.49 533rd 695 23.3%
2015 11.41 662nd 706 6.2%
2016 5.60 686th 697 1.6%
2017 5.39 685th 701 2.3%
2018 5.19 696th 709 1.8%
2019 3.18 705th 705 0.0%
2022 12.00 661st 706 6.4%
2023 22.33 568th 706 19.5%
2024 32.37 469th 710 33.9%
See the entire list of Oregon Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rigler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.98 67th 80 16.3%
2023 49.39 37th 87 57.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rigler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.77 459th 481 4.6%
2019 15.91 296th 303 2.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rigler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.16 628th 640 1.9%
2019 5.98 596th 597 0.2%
2022 12.00 657th 703 6.5%
2023 32.42 422nd 595 29.1%
2024 22.40 464th 523 11.3%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Rigler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.72 669th 681 1.8%
2022 13.41 600th 646 7.1%
2023 29.38 467th 652 28.4%
2024 45.62 322nd 658 51.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Rigler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.15 672nd 680 1.2%
2019 4.86 618th 623 0.8%
2022 16.52 589th 654 9.9%
2023 19.31 571st 665 14.1%
2024 17.40 585th 662 11.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Rigler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.54 16th 39 59.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rigler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.48 474th 475 0.2%
2019 6.16 364th 364 0.0%
2022 23.97 291st 339 14.2%
2023 33.88 249th 360 30.8%
2024 36.79 230th 365 37.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rigler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.52 544th 683 20.4%
2024 92.38 34th 670 94.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Open Quote This is the best little school in N.E. My family has been attending this school for the past 100 years. We have to keep it open because of all the diverse families who live the area. The teachers are doing a fantastic job with what they have. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rigler Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 343 98 88 17 14 n/a n/a 0 560
1989 332 88 79 11 12 n/a n/a 0 522
1990 395 63 62 20 13 n/a n/a 0 553
1991 388 64 75 35 13 n/a n/a 0 575
1992 363 77 85 36 8 n/a n/a 0 569
1993 376 78 89 41 12 n/a n/a 0 596
1994 358 82 97 45 20 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 298 83 94 76 18 n/a n/a 0 569
1996 298 83 94 76 18 n/a n/a 0 569
1997 335 57 70 87 19 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 287 60 93 122 14 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 232 72 89 133 18 n/a n/a 0 544
2000 205 64 79 144 14 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 175 73 61 197 19 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 120 93 58 190 13 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 120 93 58 190 13 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 116 95 68 197 13 n/a n/a 0 489
2005 90 86 68 211 11 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 72 93 57 209 8 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 93 130 61 231 7 n/a n/a 16 538
2008 100 126 60 248 7 n/a n/a 21 562
2009 110 111 53 224 5 n/a n/a 22 525
2010 115 139 53 256 5 n/a n/a 28 596
2011 114 133 42 258 6 4 31 0 588
2012 111 104 26 239 7 3 34 0 524
2013 84 86 16 231 5 2 25 0 449
2014 100 60 17 265 6 2 32 0 482
2015 102 58 14 264 5 4 34 0 481
2016 98 61 11 252 5 4 25 0 456
2017 98 65 13 264 4 4 24 0 472
2018 88 66 11 237 2 6 31 0 441
2019 57 20 1 226 1 3 20 0 328
2020 60 21 2 212 0 2 10 0 307
2021 49 18 1 192 1 2 7 0 270
2022 56 10 2 164 0 2 7 0 241
2023 67 5 2 139 0 1 8 1 223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rigler Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 20.5 27.3 43.8
1989 522 27.0 19.3 60.9
1990 553 27.4 20.1 47.9
1991 575 28.4 20.2 52
1992 569 28.6 19.8 56.9
1993 596 32.7 18.2 58.6
1994 602 30.1 20.0 62.1
1995 569 28.0 20.3 0
1996 569 28.0 20.3 0
1997 568 27.0 21.0 61.8
1998 576 26.5 21.7 64.9
1999 544 28.5 19.1 73
2000 506 31.6 16.0 74.3
2001 525 30.5 17.2 69.9
2002 474 26.0 18.2 80
2003 474 26.0 18.2 80
2004 489 28.8 17.0 78.9
2005 466 30.0 15.5 84.3
2006 439 30.0 14.6 89.5
2007 538 38.5 14.0 90.4
2008 562 37.5 15.0 90
2009 525 34.8 15.1 89.7
2010 596 34.8 17.1 90.8
2011 588 34.8 16.8 84.5
2012 524 30.5 17.1 84.5
2013 449 24.5 18.2 86.2
2014 482 26.0 18.5 83
2015 481 27.0 17.8 86.3
2016 456 28.0 16.2 86.4
2017 472 30.3 15.5 86.2
2018 441 30.0 14.7 86.4
2019 328 22.5 14.5 81.1
2020 307 20.2 15.1 86.3
2021 270 21.4 12.5 n/a
2022 241 21.8 11.0 n/a
2023 223 17.8 12.4 64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rigler Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 20.5 27.3 43.8
1989 522 27.0 19.3 60.9
1990 553 27.4 20.1 47.9
1991 575 28.4 20.2 52
1992 569 28.6 19.8 56.9
1993 596 32.7 18.2 58.6
1994 602 30.1 20.0 62.1
1995 569 28.0 20.3 0
1996 569 28.0 20.3 0
1997 568 27.0 21.0 61.8
1998 576 26.5 21.7 64.9
1999 544 28.5 19.1 73
2000 506 31.6 16.0 74.3
2001 525 30.5 17.2 69.9
2002 474 26.0 18.2 80
2003 474 26.0 18.2 80
2004 489 28.8 17.0 78.9
2005 466 30.0 15.5 84.3
2006 439 30.0 14.6 89.5
2007 538 38.5 14.0 90.4
2008 562 37.5 15.0 90
2009 525 34.8 15.1 89.7
2010 596 34.8 17.1 90.8
2011 588 34.8 16.8 84.5
2012 524 30.5 17.1 84.5
2013 449 24.5 18.2 86.2
2014 482 26.0 18.5 83
2015 481 27.0 17.8 86.3
2016 456 28.0 16.2 86.4
2017 472 30.3 15.5 86.2
2018 441 30.0 14.7 86.4
2019 328 22.5 14.5 81.1
2020 307 20.2 15.1 86.3
2021 270 21.4 12.5 n/a
2022 241 21.8 11.0 n/a
2023 223 17.8 12.4 64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rigler Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $18,000
2020 n/a n/a $18,050
2021 n/a n/a $21,415
2022 $2,479 (7.3%) $31,700 (92.7%) $34,179

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rigler Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 705th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 568th of 706 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rigler Elementary School)8.930.8
 21.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)55.455.4
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rigler Elementary School)6.723.1
 16.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)52.856.2
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rigler Elementary School)17.632.3
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)56.258.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rigler Elementary School)11.836.7
 24.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)4854.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rigler Elementary School)25.526.5
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)60.459.8
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students328223
 32%
African American205
 75%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic226139
 38.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White5767
 17.5%
Two or More Races208
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.1%64.6%
 16.5%


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Students at Rigler Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 30% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Rigler Elementary School ranks 469th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rigler Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beaumont Middle School
High : Leodis V. McDaniel High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Rigler Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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