Juniper Elementary School

1300 Ne Norton St
Bend, OR 97701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Juniper Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10% in OR
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Juniper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Juniper Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Juniper Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juniper Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#93 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
53%
31%
67%
44%
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
75%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Juniper Elementary School's ranking?
Juniper Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Juniper Elementary School often compared to?
Juniper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bend International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Juniper Elementary School?
437 students attend Juniper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Juniper Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juniper Elementary School?
Juniper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Juniper Elementary School offer ?
Juniper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juniper Elementary School part of?
Juniper Elementary School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Juniper Elementary School located?
Juniper Elementary School is located in the Orchard District neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Orchard District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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