SILVER RAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Silver Rail 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 472 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 25 teachers, Silver Rail 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.

Silver Rail Elementary School, located in the Stone Creek neighborhood of Bend, Oregon, is a primary educational institution within the Bend-La Pine Schools district. Designed to serve the growing residential communities in the southeast part of the city, the school is known for its modern facilities and a focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for students in grades K-5. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for academic success while encouraging community engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Silver Rail is recognized for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, integrating technology and collaborative projects into the daily classroom experience. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a strong partnership with the surrounding Bend community, which contributes to various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By emphasizing values such as kindness and responsibility, Silver Rail seeks to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are empowered to become lifelong learners and active participants in their community.

For more information, contact Silver Rail Elementary School at (541) 355-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.