Enrollment
197
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pendleton Early Learning Center compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pendleton Early Learning Center
Pendleton Early Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pendleton, Oregon, enrolling 197 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.9% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #75, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pendleton Sd 16 spends $13,414 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pendleton's public schools, it stands alongside Intermountain Virtual Learning Academy (107 students): Pendleton Early Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 53.5:1).
Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students) and Sunridge Middle School (672 students) alongside Pendleton Early Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pendleton Early Learning Center compares
Pendleton Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pendleton Sd 16, which includes Pendleton Early Learning Center.
$13,414
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.0%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pendleton Early Learning Center a good school?
Pendleton Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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