At a glance
Reported students
168
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
432
Desert Sky Montessori: 168 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
21.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 166
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.7:1
What the reported data says about Desert Sky Montessori
Desert Sky Montessori is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Bend. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1. NCES reports 168 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, above the Oregon median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.7%) and multiracial (7.1%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Desert Sky Montessori
- 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.75
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.7%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rosland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
155 reported students
Amity Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
144 reported students
Westside Village Magnet School at Kingston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
203 reported students
Ensworth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
130 reported students
Bend International School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
217 reported students
North Star Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
319 reported students
Public schools near Desert Sky Montessori
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend International School Elementary · Charter · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–08 | 217 | 0.5 mi |
| North Star Elementary Elementary · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 319 | 1 mi |
| Lava Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 404 | 1.8 mi |
| Ponderosa Elementary Elementary · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 464 | 2 mi |
| Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School Elementary · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 384 | 2.3 mi |
| Ensworth Elementary School Elementary · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 130 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Sky Montessori
What grades does Desert Sky Montessori serve?
Desert Sky Montessori reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1.
How many students attend Desert Sky Montessori?
Desert Sky Montessori reported 168 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 166 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Sky Montessori?
The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 168 students and 7.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Desert Sky Montessori a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Sky Montessori is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Desert Sky Montessori in?
Desert Sky Montessori is part of Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1, based in Bend, OR, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Sky Montessori?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bend International School (0.5 mi), North Star Elementary (1 mi), Lava Ridge Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.