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Pendleton Early Learning Center

455 SW 13th St, Pendleton, OR 97801 · (541) 966-3300 · Umatilla County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL197 STUDENTS
Enrollment
197
Elementary
DISTRICT 330 · STATE 321
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 16.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
114%
224 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 76%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Kindergarten197100%
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 59% · US 70%
White
12061%
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 57% · US 43%
Hispanic
4020%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 26% · US 30%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2% · US 15%
Asian
32%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4% · US 6%
Two+
179%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 7% · US 5%
Native American
168%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 1% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10553%
Female
9247%

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Where Pendleton Early Learning Center ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn OregonIn Umatilla County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
197#592 of 710#14 of 16
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked steepest decline first
-22.7%#191 of 493#5 of 11
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
197
-58 (-23%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 15.9:1
% White
61%
was 64%
% Hispanic
20%
was 11%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree or reduced lunch
2024-2519714.213.9:1N/A
2023-2422814.216.1:186% (196)
2022-2322414.215.8:184% (188)
2017-182551615.9:194% (240)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pendleton Early Learning Center.

About Pendleton Early Learning Center

Pendleton Early Learning Center is a small elementary school based in Pendleton, Oregon. It enrolled 197 students in pre-K through kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 39% lower than the average for elementary schools in Oregon, which is about 321.

Across its 8 schools, Pendleton SD 16 enrolls 2,901 students. Pendleton Early Learning Center is one of those schools.

White students account for 61% of enrollment at Pendleton Early Learning Center. Other groups include 20% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, and 8% Native American. Pendleton Early Learning Center has a diversity index of 57%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.

Teacher staffing is 14.2 full-time equivalents, or about 13.9 students per teacher. Among elementary schools in Oregon, the typical ratio is 16.5:1.

Federal survey data for Umatilla County show that median household income is about $67,728, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 18% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. A total of 35 public schools operate in Umatilla County, serving about 13,143 students.

The closest other public school is Pendleton High School, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 other public schools within five miles.

On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Distant.

The 2024-25 enrollment of 197 was 23% lower than in 2017-18, when it was 255. Meanwhile, the Hispanic share grew from 11% to 20% of enrollment. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (13.9:1) than in 2017-18 (15.9:1).

Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.

Umatilla County at a glance

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Population
79,940
Census ACS
Median income
$67,728
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
35
13,143 students

Quick facts

School name
Pendleton Early Learning Center
District
Pendleton SD 16
Address
455 SW 13th St, Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone
(541) 966-3300
County
Umatilla County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–KG
Total enrollment
197
Teachers (FTE)
14
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
224 (114%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
410951001838
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Pendleton Early Learning Center
How many students attend Pendleton Early Learning Center?
Pendleton Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 197 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Pendleton Early Learning Center serve?
Pendleton Early Learning Center serves grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Early Learning Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pendleton Early Learning Center is approximately 13.9:1 (14 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Pendleton Early Learning Center?
Pendleton Early Learning Center reports a student body of 61% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Pendleton Early Learning Center?
Pendleton Early Learning Center is overseen by Pendleton SD 16 in Umatilla County.
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