Bend International School vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bend International School
Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
217 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
| Measure | Bend International School Bend, Oregon | Ponderosa Elementary Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 678 | #138 of 678 |
| National rank | #14893 of 50,301 | #20018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 217 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bend International School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 57.4).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Bend International School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Bend International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 48.1%).
- •Bend International School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.2).
- •Ponderosa Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 217.
- •Bend International School is a charter school while Ponderosa Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bend International School better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bend International School ranks higher (64.8 vs 57.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bend International School and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bend International School: 217. Ponderosa Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bend International School and Ponderosa Elementary rank in Oregon?
Bend International School is 87th of 678 and Ponderosa Elementary is 138th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).