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Ponderosa Elementary

Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · Deschutes County · 63100 NE Purcell, Bend, OR 97701.0

(541)355-4300

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9/10
#127
Rank 127 out of 666
Top 19%
English Language Arts9/10 · #109 · 84th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #147 · 78th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Nestled in Bend's high desert landscape, Ponderosa Elementary draws families who love the outdoor lifestyle this Central Oregon city is known for — think ski trips to Mt. Bachelor and weekend hikes through the Deschutes National Forest. The school holds its own academically, with particularly strong English scores that put it well ahead of most Oregon schools. Families looking for a solid neighborhood school in a city that blends small-town warmth with a thriving, outdoorsy community will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

216 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
177 (82%)
Hispanic
17 (8%)
Multiple Races
17 (8%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged54 (25%)
Students with Disabilities17 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

464
Enrollment
23.51
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #250 · 64th percentile

88 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found