- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bend, OR
Tumalo Community School
Federal NCES profile for Tumalo Community 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 411035000280
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tumalo Community 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
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tumalo Community School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tumalo Community School ranks #8 of 19 elementary schools in Bend, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Tumalo Community School held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 411035000280 · Bend, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 16.6:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Redmond Proficiency Academy (906 students)
Tumalo Community School held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Tumalo Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redmond Profic
Redmond Proficiency Academy
906 students
- Redmond High S
Redmond High School
896 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
844 students
- Elton Gregory
Elton Gregory Middle School
695 students
- Obsidian Middl
Obsidian Middle School
568 students
- This school 266
Tumalo Community School
266 students
What this shows Tumalo Community School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tumalo Community School compares
Tumalo Community 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Oregon - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$13,092
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Tumalo Community School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Redmond Sd 2j reports $13,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tumalo Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond Proficiency Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elton Gregory Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obsidian Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tumalo Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tumalo Community School
How many students attend Tumalo Community School?
Tumalo Community School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bend, OR. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tumalo Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tumalo Community School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher 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 Tumalo Community School?
35.1% of students at Tumalo Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tumalo Community School?
The largest demographic group at Tumalo Community School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tumalo Community School?
Tumalo Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Tumalo Community School rank among elementary schools in Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Tumalo Community 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 Redmond Sd 2j?
Besides Tumalo Community School, Redmond Sd 2j also operates Redmond Proficiency Academy (906 students), Redmond High School (896 students), and Ridgeview High School (844 students). See the Redmond Sd 2j district page for the complete list.