- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pendleton, OR
Pendleton Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Pendleton Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410951001838
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pendleton Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pendleton Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 81% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Pendleton, OR.
School address
District: Pendleton Sd 16 · Oregon
NCES ID 410951001838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Pendleton Early Learning Center held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 410951001838 · Pendleton, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 14.1:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton High School (763 students)
Pendleton Early Learning Center held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Pendleton Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton High
Pendleton High School
763 students
- Sunridge Middl
Sunridge Middle School
672 students
- Sherwood Heigh
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
439 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
420 students
- Mckay Creek El 265
Mckay Creek Elementary School
265 students
- This school 197
Pendleton Early Learning Center
197 students
What this shows Pendleton Early Learning Center reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pendleton Early Learning Center compares
Pendleton Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 59% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Oregon - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.0%
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
$14,683
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.1%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Pendleton Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Pendleton Sd 16 reports $14,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pendleton Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckay Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pendleton Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Pendleton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pendleton Early Learning Center
How many students attend Pendleton Early Learning Center?
Pendleton Early Learning Center has 197 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pendleton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Early Learning Center is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower 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 Pendleton Early Learning Center?
83.9% of students at Pendleton Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pendleton Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Pendleton Early Learning Center is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Pendleton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pendleton Early Learning Center?
Pendleton Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pendleton Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Pendleton, 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 Pendleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pendleton Sd 16?
Besides Pendleton Early Learning Center, Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students), Sunridge Middle School (672 students), and Sherwood Heights Elementary School (439 students). See the Pendleton Sd 16 district page for the complete list.