Rigler Elementary School

5401 Northeast Prescott Street

School District

Portland 1j
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:3
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 27, 2024

Great community feel, with kids and teachers that have mutual respect for one another (which seems rare these days.)
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2023

We have been part of the Rigler community for three years and we couldn't be happier with the experience we've had - both for our two children and for our family. Our oldest started kindergarten during the height of the pandemic (Sept. 2020), so needless to say, starting school was a challenge all around. But the teachers and staff are really incredible and made it a great experience for our child. The current administration is caring and engaging and have been strong advocates for the school and community at the district level. There is also a strong community at Rigler with both teachers and parents working hard to support one another and all the students. The bilingual educational model has been great for our kids and they love learning a second language and are excelling academically.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2023

My first child attended Rigler's Spanish Immersion Program from K-5 which was from 2016-2021. My youngest is now at Rigler in Kindergarten (Spanish Immersion) for the 2022-2023 school year. Over these seven years as a Rigler parent, I've only ever had concerns regarding one teacher and that teacher has since left the school. Nothing too harmful, just negative attitude, seemed distracted and short with the kids. I had heard that there were issues prior to 2016, but the principal who was assigned during our school years was AMAZING. There has been such great morale it seems and families support the faculty so well. My older child struggled behaviorally and Rigler counselor(s) and teachers were instrumental in getting her the help she needed and on the path to success. Academically, I wouldn't say there is anything extraordinary offered, but I've seen improvement in the support provided to students and families resulting in better academic outcomes. We are a Black family and we have not experienced any inappropriate treatment, even when faculty struggled with my older child's behavioral issues. Rigler's student population is primarily Hispanic, and your family (not just your child) will be immersed in many cultural experiences. That has been the best part about being a Rigler Family. Everyone knows my children and your experience will be based on how involved you are and your openness to learn and grow with your children. Some things might seem "inconvenient", like receiving communications in Spanish first. When we attend one of the many Rigler events, it just feels like being at a family function. I am so glad that my kids have had the opportunity to be a part of this community and continue to grow from these experiences.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2019

They are turning the course on a decade where there was much turnover and dissatisfaction. The staff and every adult cares deeply about the social-emotional and academic needs of each student.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2019

Rigler is definitely on the right track. If the current leaders and staff stay in place, test scores will steadily rise. Stability is an essential condition for learning, and learning is revolution!
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2019

We have loved being apart of the Rigler community since 2016. I would highly recommend this school for anyone wanting a full cultural immersion and a foundation of respect and care for others.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2015

The school has been nothing but a head ache for my son and I. For one, they have put the English only speaking classes in a really bad position by only having one English only class per grade. The administration actively try to not speakto the parents about issues that occur in the class and my son has a lot of students that need more help than given. I have spoke to the principle and vice principle many times and each time ththe said changes were going to be made and nothing happened. We are at the end of the school year and the principle is now being investigated and teachers are looking for a new school of employment. I have now transfered my son out of this school and I couldn't have made a better decision.