LAPINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LaPine Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 school district, located in LaPine, OR with about 400 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, LaPine Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

La Pine Elementary School, located in the high-desert community of La Pine, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational hub within the Bend-La Pine Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for future success while maintaining a strong connection to the unique rural character of the La Pine area.

As part of a larger district, La Pine Elementary benefits from shared resources and curriculum standards designed to ensure that students meet rigorous state benchmarks. The school actively encourages family involvement and community partnerships, viewing them as essential components of the educational experience. With a focus on cultivating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the faculty and staff work to provide a well-rounded education that emphasizes not only core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics but also the development of critical thinking and collaborative skills.

For more information, contact LaPine Elementary School at (541) 355-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.