Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 740 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School?
368 students attend Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School?
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School offer ?
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School part of?
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School located?
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School is located in the River West neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in River West.
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