- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bend, OR
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410198001438
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #15 of 19
- elementary schools in Bend · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 4.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School ranks #15 of 19 elementary schools in Bend, OR.
School address
District: Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410198001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 410198001438 · Bend, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 21.3:1 · 4.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldera High School (1,354 students)
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Highland School at Kenwood 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 384
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School compares
Highland School at Kenwood 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.4% | ▼ 92% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Oregon - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.8%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Highland School at Kenwood 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 Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldera High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bend Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland School at Kenwood 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School?
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bend, OR. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School?
4.4% of students at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School?
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School ranks #15 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 Highland School at Kenwood 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.