High Lakes Elementary School

www.bend.k12.or.us/HIGHLAKES

415 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

High Lakes Elementary School, located in the desirable west side of Bend, Oregon, is a prominent public school within the Bend-La Pine Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging critical thinking and personal growth, aiming to prepare young students for their future educational journeys.

Beyond academics, High Lakes is known for its strong emphasis on student well-being and community engagement. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a welcoming campus culture that prioritizes student inclusion and social-emotional development. Situated in a scenic area of Bend, the school leverages its surroundings to provide a vibrant setting for student activities and extracurricular programs, making it a cornerstone of the local neighborhood and a popular choice for families in the region.

415

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Lakes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

White
360 (86.7%)
Two or More
33 (8.0%)
Hispanic
15 (3.6%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Phone:	(541)355-1700
Website:	http://www.bend.k12.or.us/HIGHLAKES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for High Lakes Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for High Lakes Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	48.9%
Male	212	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)