Lava Ridge Elementary School

20805 Cooley Rd
Bend, OR 97701

www.bend.k12.or.us/LRES

434 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lava Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Bend, Oregon, serving students within the Bend-La Pine Schools district. Situated on Cooley Road, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core academic subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

The school benefits from its location in the growing North Bend area, often drawing families who value strong community engagement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By leveraging the resources of the Bend-La Pine district, Lava Ridge provides students with modern facilities and opportunities to participate in diverse extracurricular and enrichment programs. Its educational philosophy centers on preparing young learners for academic success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates individual student growth.

434

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lava Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	65
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
335 (77.4 %)
Hispanic
65 (15.0 %)
Two or More
26 (6.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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)355-2400
Website:	http://www.bend.k12.or.us/LRES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
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 87

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lava Ridge Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lava Ridge Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	49.8%
Male	217	50%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)