Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

Summary:

Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bend, Oregon, serving 388 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1, which is ranked 31 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Highland School at Kenwood Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Oregon, with a statewide ranking between 4th and 29th over the past 10 years. The school's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates. Highland School also excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking among the top 10-40 elementary schools in Oregon for female, male, and white students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 5.41%, significantly lower than the district and state averages.

While Highland School at Kenwood Elementary outperforms the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as William E. Miller Elementary and High Lakes Elementary, also demonstrate high academic achievement and are ranked among the top elementary schools in Oregon. This suggests a strong educational environment in the Bend area. However, the school's low free/reduced lunch rate may indicate a lack of socioeconomic diversity, which could present challenges in addressing the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 701 NW Newport Ave
       Bend, OR  97701-1799


(541) 355-1900

District: Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,530 Help


Students who attend Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pacific Crest Middle School
High:    Summit High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  388

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is 21.2. 18 elementary schools in the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School employs 18.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is $14,530. 15 elementary schools in the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School 29th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1 31st of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.90 2nd 586 99.7%
2005 86.58 17th 629 97.3%
2006 85.05 16th 636 97.5%
2007 87.93 27th 652 95.9%
2008 87.18 29th 655 95.6%
2009 86.41 35th 665 94.7%
2010 87.27 34th 674 95.0%
2011 90.66 15th 695 97.8%
2012 90.02 35th 730 95.2%
2013 93.90 17th 707 97.6%
2014 93.24 18th 695 97.4%
2015 95.67 19th 706 97.3%
2016 97.92 2nd 697 99.7%
2017 96.75 12th 701 98.3%
2018 97.60 5th 709 99.3%
2019 98.50 4th 705 99.4%
2022 98.44 8th 706 98.9%
2023 98.51 7th 706 99.0%
2024 95.12 29th 710 95.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.52 8th 703 98.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.63 8th 681 98.8%
2019 96.92 4th 621 99.4%
2022 96.55 18th 646 97.2%
2023 97.92 7th 652 98.9%
2024 95.21 22nd 658 96.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.54 5th 680 99.3%
2019 98.05 4th 623 99.4%
2022 97.65 10th 654 98.5%
2023 97.88 5th 665 99.2%
2024 92.50 39th 662 94.1%
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Rank History for White students at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.11 4th 683 99.4%
2019 96.89 2nd 662 99.7%
2022 96.77 10th 666 98.5%
2023 96.79 7th 656 98.9%
2024 90.53 42nd 670 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, October 2, 2020

Open Quote Fantastic teachers and staff, very invested in the students. Their creative multi-disciplinary, Storyline program is very engaging and has been great for my kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 296 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 296 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 306 3 7 2 8 n/a n/a 0 326
2005 332 5 3 1 9 n/a n/a 1 351
2006 341 5 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 368 3 13 1 3 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 363 3 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 352 3 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2010 346 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 10 364
2011 358 2 3 6 0 0 7 0 376
2012 373 2 4 9 0 0 8 0 396
2013 368 2 6 9 0 0 7 0 392
2014 372 2 5 7 0 2 6 0 394
2015 364 2 6 10 0 1 8 0 391
2016 364 2 8 6 0 0 6 0 386
2017 369 2 9 5 0 0 5 0 390
2018 375 1 8 4 0 0 4 0 392
2019 376 0 5 6 0 1 5 0 393
2020 369 0 4 7 0 1 9 0 390
2021 335 0 4 5 0 1 9 0 354
2022 342 1 2 7 0 1 15 0 368
2023 352 0 3 9 0 1 21 2 388

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 306 13.0 23.5 7.5
2003 306 13.0 23.5 7.5
2004 326 14.3 22.8 7.4
2005 351 14.5 24.2 8.9
2006 363 15.0 24.2 8.3
2007 388 20.4 19.0 7.7
2008 386 18.1 21.3 7.3
2009 374 17.5 21.4 9.4
2010 364 16.5 22.0 11.3
2011 376 16.0 23.5 12.8
2012 396 17.2 23.0 13.4
2013 392 16.6 23.5 14.3
2014 394 17.0 23.1 12.4
2015 391 16.0 24.4 11.5
2016 386 18.0 21.4 8.8
2017 390 17.4 22.4 9.5
2018 392 17.8 22.0 8.4
2019 393 17.3 22.7 8.9
2020 390 17.3 22.5 8.7
2021 354 18.9 18.6 n/a
2022 368 19.2 19.1 n/a
2023 388 18.3 21.2 5.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 306 13.0 23.5 7.5
2003 306 13.0 23.5 7.5
2004 326 14.3 22.8 7.4
2005 351 14.5 24.2 8.9
2006 363 15.0 24.2 8.3
2007 388 20.4 19.0 7.7
2008 386 18.1 21.3 7.3
2009 374 17.5 21.4 9.4
2010 364 16.5 22.0 11.3
2011 376 16.0 23.5 12.8
2012 396 17.2 23.0 13.4
2013 392 16.6 23.5 14.3
2014 394 17.0 23.1 12.4
2015 391 16.0 24.4 11.5
2016 386 18.0 21.4 8.8
2017 390 17.4 22.4 9.5
2018 392 17.8 22.0 8.4
2019 393 17.3 22.7 8.9
2020 390 17.3 22.5 8.7
2021 354 18.9 18.6 n/a
2022 368 19.2 19.1 n/a
2023 388 18.3 21.2 5.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $11,154
2020 n/a n/a $11,955
2021 n/a n/a $14,158
2022 $590 (4.1%) $13,940 (95.9%) $14,530

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 7th of 706 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School)8175.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)63.152.6
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School)84.180.6
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)6450.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School)9078.8
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)63.556.7
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School)8581.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)59.449.5
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School)86.788
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)68.664.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School)9083
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)53.442.7
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School)73.375.9
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)45.540.9
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393388
 1.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander11
White376352
 6.4%
Two or More Races521
 320%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.9%5.4%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

Students who attend Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pacific Crest Middle School
High : Summit High School

Yes! Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 29th of 710 Oregon elementary schools.

Students at Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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