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Ponderosa Elementary

63100 Ne Purcell, Bend, OR 97701, United States

+1 (541) 355-4300

http://www.bend.k12.or.us/ponderosa

5.5

Overall Rating

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Ponderosa Elementary Overview

About This School

Ponderosa Elementary is a public elementary in Bend, Oregon, serving 464 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 62% in ELA and 47% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 with 23 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $80,448. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or More Races, and 3% Asian.

464

Total Students

K-5

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

23 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts62%

Mathematics47%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Deschutes County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Ponderosa Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

62%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 57%State Avg: 44%

47%

Mathematics

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 31%

N/A

Science

Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 21.7:1

State Avg: 17.6:1

Students per Counselor

Ponderosa Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$80,448

City Avg: $79,984

State Avg: $72,568

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor:1

Ponderosa Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

53.45%

Male

46.55%

Female

Total Enrollment: 464 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White78.23%

Hispanic11.64%

Asian2.8%

Black0%

Two or More Races7.11%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ponderosa Elementary

Q: What is Ponderosa Elementary?

A: Ponderosa Elementary is a elementary public located in Bend.

Q: How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary?

A: Ponderosa Elementary has approximately 464 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Ponderosa Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Ponderosa Elementary - Bend, OR

Quick Facts about Ponderosa Elementary
School Name	Ponderosa Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	63100 Ne Purcell, Bend, OR 97701, Bend, OR
County	Deschutes County
Phone	+1 (541) 355-4300
Total Students	464
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	23
Rating	5.5/10
ELA Proficiency	62%
Math Proficiency	47%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponderosa Elementary

What is Ponderosa Elementary?

Ponderosa Elementary is a elementary public located in Bend.

How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary?

Ponderosa Elementary has approximately 464 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary is 19:1.

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