Pendleton Early Learning Center

www.pendleton.k12.or.us/bond/early-childhood-center

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Pendleton Early Learning Center, located in Pendleton, Oregon, serves as a specialized educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Pendleton School District, the center is designed to provide a foundational academic experience, focusing on early childhood education strategies that prepare children for a successful transition into elementary school. The facility emphasizes creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters both social-emotional growth and basic academic literacy during these formative years.

The center represents a significant commitment by the district to early intervention and accessibility, often utilizing resources from local bond initiatives to improve learning spaces and program quality. By focusing specifically on early childhood, the school aims to bridge gaps in development, ensuring that all students—regardless of their starting point—have equitable access to high-quality instruction and play-based learning. It serves as a cornerstone for local families, providing not just schooling, but a structured introduction to the public education system.

197

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

113.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pendleton Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	40
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	16

White
120 (60.9%)
Hispanic
40 (20.3%)
Two or More
17 (8.6%)
American Indian
16 (8.1%)
Asian
3 (1.5%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pendleton SD 16
Phone:	(541)966-3300
Website:	http://www.pendleton.k12.or.us/bond/early-childhood-center
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 197