Enrollment
266
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tumalo Community School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tumalo Community School
Tumalo Community School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bend, Oregon, enrolling 266 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 266 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Redmond Sd 2j spends $12,917 per pupil, 29% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bend's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pine Ridge Elementary (528 students): Tumalo Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 18.2:1).
Redmond Sd 2j also operates Redmond Proficiency Academy (906 students) and Redmond High School (896 students) alongside Tumalo Community School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tumalo Community School compares
Tumalo Community School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redmond Sd 2j, which includes Tumalo Community School.
$12,917
Per student
-29%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 48.0%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tumalo Community School a good school?
Tumalo Community School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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