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Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

701 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR 97701Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
388
Students
Total enrolled
$17,631
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 38% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 388 students in grades KG–05 in Bend, Oregon.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,631 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Bend, Oregon, serving grades KG–05 with 388 students. The district invests $17,631 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 5% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

388
Total Students
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
5%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution192 male · 194 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility5%
National avg 52% · 21 students
Student Composition
91%
Asian1%
White91%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410198001438

Academic Outcomes at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97701

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,631Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,631
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,758
Student Support$3,350
Administration$2,116
Operations$2,645
Other$1,763
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,631 spent per student, an estimated $7,810 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
50%
State government
42.2%
Local (property tax)
50.0%
Federal programs
7.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,631/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 5% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pine Ridge ElementaryBear Creek Elementary SchoolWilliam E Miller ElementaryPonderosa Elementary
+14 more
↓
Middle
Pilot Butte Middle SchoolHigh Desert Middle SchoolCascade Middle SchoolPacific Crest Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Summit High SchoolBend Senior High SchoolMountain View Senior High SchoolLaPine Senior High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyDeschutes County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 →
Phone: (541)355-1900
NCES ID: 410198001438
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bend seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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● 53 opp21% FRL
High
Mountain View Senior High School
1,221 students · 09–12
● 53 opp24% FRL
Other
Caldera High School
939 students · 09–11
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Mid
Pilot Butte Middle School
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Mid
High Desert Middle School
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Mid
Cascade Middle School
614 students · 06–08
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Mid
Pacific Crest Middle School
609 students · 06–08
● 53 opp6% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
701 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.