AMITY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Amity Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 school district, located in Bend, OR with about 165 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 7 teachers, Amity Creek Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Amity Creek Elementary School, located in downtown Bend, Oregon, is a unique, choice-based school within the Bend-La Pine Schools district. It is widely recognized for its "inquiry-based" instructional model, which emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and student-led exploration. By focusing on integrated projects rather than traditional rote memorization, the school encourages students to make meaningful connections between different academic subjects, fostering a highly engaged and collaborative classroom environment.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Amity Creek is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the "whole child." The school places a heavy emphasis on social-emotional learning, community building, and environmental stewardship, often utilizing the surrounding natural landscape of Central Oregon as an extended classroom. Because it is a choice school, it attracts families who are specifically seeking an alternative, experiential approach to education that prioritizes creativity, active participation, and individualized student growth.

For more information, contact Amity Creek Elementary School at (541) 355-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.