At a glance
Reported students
404
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
432
Lava Ridge Elementary School: 404 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
19:1 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
- 410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Lava Ridge Elementary School
Lava Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bend. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1. NCES reports 404 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, 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 (73.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.8%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lava Ridge Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.23 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White73.5%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
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
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.
High Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
415 reported students
R E Jewell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
421 reported students
Three Rivers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
421 reported students
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Juniper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
432 reported students
Silver Rail Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
457 reported students
Public schools near Lava Ridge Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Elementary Elementary · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 464 | 1.1 mi |
| North Star Elementary Elementary · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 319 | 1.6 mi |
| Desert Sky Montessori Elementary · Charter · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–06 | 168 | 1.8 mi |
| Bend International School Elementary · Charter · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–08 | 217 | 1.8 mi |
| Ensworth Elementary School Elementary · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 130 | 2.4 mi |
| Juniper Elementary School Elementary · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 432 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lava Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Lava Ridge Elementary School serve?
Lava Ridge Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1.
How many students attend Lava Ridge Elementary School?
Lava Ridge Elementary School reported 404 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 410 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lava Ridge Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 404 students and 21.23 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 Lava Ridge Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lava Ridge Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lava Ridge Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lava Ridge Elementary School in?
Lava Ridge Elementary School 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 Lava Ridge Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ponderosa Elementary (1.1 mi), North Star Elementary (1.6 mi), Desert Sky Montessori (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.