Pendleton Early Learning Center serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pendleton Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pendleton Early Learning Center's student population of 228 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pendleton Early Learning Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
67%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pendleton Early Learning Center?
228 students attend Pendleton Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pendleton Early Learning Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pendleton Early Learning Center?
Pendleton Early Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pendleton Early Learning Center offer ?
Pendleton Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pendleton Early Learning Center part of?
Pendleton Early Learning Center is part of Pendleton SD 16 School District.
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