Pendleton Early Learning Center

455 Sw 13th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pendleton Early Learning Center serves 224 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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Pendleton Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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School Overview

Pendleton Early Learning Center's student population of 224 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
224 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pendleton Early Learning Center is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
11%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pendleton Early Learning Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pendleton Early Learning Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pendleton Early Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pendleton Early Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pendleton Early Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pendleton Early Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Pendleton Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pendleton Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pendleton Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pendleton Early Learning Center?
224 students attend Pendleton Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pendleton Early Learning Center students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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