- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bend, OR
Buckingham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buckingham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410198001290
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckingham Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #8 of 19
- elementary schools in Bend · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckingham Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckingham Elementary School ranks #8 of 19 elementary schools in Bend, OR.
School address
District: Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410198001290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Buckingham Elementary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 410198001290 · Bend, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 15.5:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldera High School (1,354 students)
Buckingham Elementary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Buckingham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldera High S
Caldera High School
1,354 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,282 students
- Bend Senior Hi
Bend Senior High School
1,204 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Senior High School
1,161 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
687 students
- This school 340
Buckingham Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Buckingham Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckingham Elementary School compares
Buckingham Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 55% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Oregon - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Buckingham Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 reports $14,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckingham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldera High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bend Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckingham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Bend
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pine Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Bear Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
521 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
William E Miller Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Elk Meadow Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Silver Rail Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckingham Elementary School
How many students attend Buckingham Elementary School?
Buckingham Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bend, OR. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckingham Elementary School?
23.5% of students at Buckingham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckingham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buckingham Elementary School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckingham Elementary School?
Buckingham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buckingham Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckingham Elementary School ranks #8 of 19 elementary schools in Bend, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1?
Besides Buckingham Elementary School, Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 also operates Caldera High School (1,354 students), Summit High School (1,282 students), and Bend Senior High School (1,204 students). See the Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 district page for the complete list.