- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Grande, OR
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410720001125
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in La Grande · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in La Grande, OR.
School address
District: La Grande Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410720001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Central Elementary School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 410720001125 · La Grande, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 16.1:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: La Grande High School (604 students)
Central Elementary School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Grande High
La Grande High School
604 students
- La Grande Midd
La Grande Middle School
480 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
403 students
- Island City El
Island City Elementary School
293 students
- Greenwood Elem 234
Greenwood Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 22% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Oregon - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Grande Sd 1 reports $14,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Grande Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Island City Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in La Grande
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Grande, OR. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
64.4% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in La Grande, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary School rank among public schools in La Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in La Grande, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in La Grande Sd 1?
Besides Central Elementary School, La Grande Sd 1 also operates La Grande High School (604 students), La Grande Middle School (480 students), and Island City Elementary School (293 students). See the La Grande Sd 1 district page for the complete list.