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Ponderosa Elementary School vs. Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Ponderosa Elementary School
63100 Ne Purcell
Bend, OR 97701
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School
701 Nw Newport Ave
Bend, OR 97701
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Ponderosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ponderosa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
469 students
382 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ponderosa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ponderosa Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ponderosa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#155 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
#6 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ponderosa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 20% in OR)
80-84%
(Top 1% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponderosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponderosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 5% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponderosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ponderosa Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
66
Grade 1 Students
96
63
Grade 2 Students
80
65
Grade 3 Students
73
62
Grade 4 Students
84
66
Grade 5 Students
81
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
81%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.33
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ponderosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ponderosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ponderosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bend-Lapine Administrative School District 1 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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