Elk Meadow Elementary School

Elk Meadow Elementary School serves 460 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Bend, Oregon, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking 133rd out of 1,231 Oregon elementary schools, the school places in the 89th percentile statewide. The school maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 27 full-time equivalent teachers supporting student learning.

Academic performance shows particular strength in English Language Arts, where 63% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels. Math instruction continues developing, with 44% of students meeting proficiency standards, providing opportunities for continued growth in STEM learning. Elk Meadow Elementary draws families from a well-educated community in ZIP code 97702, where 42% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $83,598.

The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 8.6% reflects the area's economic stability, with median home values around $556,000. Located on Brookswood Boulevard, the school serves families in Bend's growing residential areas, benefiting from the city's reputation for outdoor recreation and quality of life that attracts families seeking both educational excellence and mountain community living.