- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bend, OR
Elk Meadow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elk Meadow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410198000245
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Meadow Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #16 of 19
- elementary schools in Bend · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Meadow Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Meadow Elementary School ranks #16 of 19 elementary schools in Bend, OR.
School address
District: Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410198000245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Elk Meadow Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 410198000245 · Bend, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 17.7:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldera High School (1,354 students)
Elk Meadow Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Elk Meadow 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 459
Elk Meadow Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Elk Meadow Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Meadow Elementary School compares
Elk Meadow Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Oregon - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Elk Meadow 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 Elk Meadow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bend Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Meadow 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
Silver Rail Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Juniper Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 17.3:1 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Meadow Elementary School
How many students attend Elk Meadow Elementary School?
Elk Meadow Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bend, OR. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Meadow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Meadow Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Meadow Elementary School?
36.3% of students at Elk Meadow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Meadow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elk Meadow Elementary School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Meadow Elementary School?
Elk Meadow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elk Meadow Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Meadow Elementary School ranks #16 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 Elk Meadow 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.