Ponderosa Elementary

www.bend.k12.or.us/PONDEROSA

464 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ponderosa Elementary School, located in Bend, Oregon, is part of the Bend-La Pine Schools district. Situated in a residential area on the northeast side of the city, the school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students, focusing on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families within the local community.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating opportunities for social-emotional learning and enrichment. Ponderosa utilizes the resources provided by the broader Bend-La Pine school system to offer modern educational tools and personalized instructional strategies. By promoting a culture of kindness and engagement, Ponderosa Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

464

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponderosa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	54
Asian	13
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

White
363 (78.2%)
Hispanic
54 (11.6%)
Two or More
33 (7.1%)
Asian
13 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
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)355-4300
Website:	http://www.bend.k12.or.us/PONDEROSA
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
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 69

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ponderosa Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ponderosa Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	46.6%
Male	248	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)