Elk Meadow Elementary School

www.bend.k12.or.us/ELKMEADOW

454 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elk Meadow Elementary School is a public school located in the southern portion of Bend, Oregon, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Bend-La Pine Schools district, the school is situated in a scenic area near the Deschutes River and is known for its focus on community integration, academic excellence, and providing a supportive environment for young learners. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become engaged and responsible citizens.

Beyond its academic core, Elk Meadow is recognized for its active school culture, which often involves strong collaboration between faculty, staff, and the local parent community. The school benefits from its prime location in Bend, often utilizing the surrounding natural landscape to enhance educational experiences. With a commitment to inclusivity and personalized learning, Elk Meadow strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of the surrounding neighborhood.

454

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Meadow Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	66
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
361 (79.5 %)
Hispanic
66 (14.5 %)
Two or More
22 (4.8 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Phone:	(541)355-1500
Website:	http://www.bend.k12.or.us/ELKMEADOW
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elk Meadow Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elk Meadow Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	45.6%
Male	247	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)