BUCKINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Buckingham Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 school district, located in Bend, OR with about 579 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, Buckingham Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Buckingham Elementary School is a public school located in the northeast area of Bend, Oregon, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Bend-La Pine Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive community environment where academic excellence is balanced with social-emotional development. With a commitment to fostering a love for learning, Buckingham utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that each child has the support necessary to thrive in their early educational years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Buckingham Elementary focuses on active community engagement and student well-roundedness. The school offers various programs and extracurricular activities that encourage physical health, creativity, and civic responsibility. By maintaining close partnerships between staff, students, and families, Buckingham strives to provide a stable and enriching foundation for children as they prepare for the transition to middle school, firmly grounding them in the values of the surrounding Bend community.

For more information, contact Buckingham Elementary School at (541) 355-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.