Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R E Jewell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
R E Jewell Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R E Jewell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R E Jewell Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
69%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R E Jewell Elementary School's ranking?
R E Jewell Elementary School is ranked #399 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend R E Jewell Elementary School?
435 students attend R E Jewell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of R E Jewell Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R E Jewell Elementary School?
R E Jewell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does R E Jewell Elementary School offer ?
R E Jewell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is R E Jewell Elementary School part of?
R E Jewell Elementary School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is R E Jewell Elementary School located?
R E Jewell Elementary School is located in the Old Farm District neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Old Farm District.
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