- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bend, OR
North Star Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Star Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410198001875
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Oregon schools.
- #16 of 19
- elementary schools in Bend · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Elementary ranks #16 of 19 elementary schools in Bend, OR.
School address
District: Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410198001875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
North Star Elementary grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 410198001875 · Bend, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 19.9:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldera High School (1,354 students)
North Star Elementary grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
North Star Elementary 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 319
North Star Elementary
319 students
What this shows North Star Elementary reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star Elementary compares
North Star Elementary is a growing 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 64% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Oregon - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, North Star Elementary 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 North Star Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star Elementary'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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Star Elementary
How many students attend North Star Elementary?
North Star Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bend, OR. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Star Elementary?
19.2% of students at North Star Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Star Elementary is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Elementary?
North Star Elementary 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 North Star Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Elementary 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 North Star Elementary, 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.