District Overview
Located at 107 NW 10th St in Pendleton, Oregon, Pendleton School District 16 serves as a vital educational anchor for a distant town setting within the greater Hermiston-Pendleton metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district, it oversees eight active schools that offer a comprehensive educational journey spanning from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Currently serving an enrollment of nearly 2,930 students, the district fosters an inclusive learning community designed to meet the academic, social, and developmental needs of children at every stage of their primary and secondary education.

To support its diverse student body, Pendleton SD 16 maintains a robust professional workforce comprising over 690 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 332 dedicated teaching faculty, nearly 79 instructional aides who provide tailored classroom assistance, and more than 280 support staff members managing critical operational and student services. Through this well-rounded staffing structure and strong local commitment, the district works to ensure low student-to-educator interaction and high-quality support across all campuses. Families, community members, and educational researchers can explore additional district initiatives and resources online at pendleton.k12.or.us.
8
Total Schools
2,929
Total Students
331.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pendleton SD 16
Demographic Student Count
White1,823
Hispanic446
Black26
Asian20
Two or More277
American Indian322
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,823 (62.5%)
  • Hispanic
    446 (15.3%)
  • American Indian
    322 (11.0%)
  • Two or More
    277 (9.5%)
  • Black
    26 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    20 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Pendleton SD 16
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High3
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:8
Students:2,929*
Teachers (FTE):331.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.8
Schools in Pendleton SD 16
Found 8 Schools