Ponderosa Elementary
Bend, OR · Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · Grades K-5
122nd of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 82%▲ Improving
Ponderosa Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ponderosa Elementary 122nd of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 82th in 2025 — improving.
Ponderosa Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 216 students tested
Ponderosa Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 469 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.5% | 80.6% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 8.5% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 6.6% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Ponderosa Elementary
Typical home value $613K in zip 97701 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ponderosa Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Lava Ridge Elementary SchoolBend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · 1.1 mi away133rd of 675
ELA 60% · Math 50% - 4Ensworth Elementary SchoolBend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · 1.5 mi away457th of 675
ELA 39% · Math 22% - 8Bend International SchoolBend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · 1.8 mi away · charter148th of 675
ELA 65% · Math 42% - 6Desert Sky MontessoriBend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · 2 mi away · charter288th of 675
ELA 54% · Math 28% - 8Buckingham Elementary SchoolBend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · 2.1 mi away167th of 675
ELA 55% · Math 47% - 8Juniper Elementary SchoolBend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · 2.1 mi away142nd of 675
ELA 60% · Math 48% - 7North Star ElementaryBend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · 2.3 mi away214th of 675
ELA 52% · Math 41% - 3Bear Creek Elementary SchoolBend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · 3 mi away481st of 675
ELA 33% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ponderosa Elementary in?
Ponderosa Elementary is part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 district in Bend, Oregon.
Is Ponderosa Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ponderosa Elementary 122nd of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ponderosa Elementary?
White 81%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 3% (469 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ponderosa Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97701 is $613K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.