Is Central Elementary School a good school?

Central Elementary School ranks 253 rd of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?

Students at Central Elementary School are 77% White, 8% Pacific Islander, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : La Grande Middle School High : La Grande High School

Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in La Grande, Oregon, serving 419 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the La Grande School District 1, which is ranked 60 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School has shown a mixed performance in state assessments over the past few years. While the school has outperformed the district and state averages in some grade levels and subjects, such as 4th and 5th-grade English Language Arts and 4th-grade Mathematics, it has also struggled in other areas, like 3rd-grade English Language Arts and 3rd and 5th-grade Mathematics. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency was higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has also faced disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with male students outperforming female students and the school's special education students performing below the overall school average.

Compared to nearby schools, Island City Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School, Central Elementary School has a larger student population but generally lower academic performance, particularly in comparison to Greenwood Elementary. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that it may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could impact academic achievement and require additional support and resources.

Detail:

Public K-5

701 H Ave
La Grande, OR 97850

(541) 663-3500

District: La Grande School District 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,672

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	La Grande Middle School
High:	La Grande High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.3%

Pacific Islander:

7.6%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 64.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the La Grande School District 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Central Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the La Grande School District 1. Racial makeup is: White (77.3%), Pacific Islander (7.6%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 16.7, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the La Grande School District 1! (See more...)

Compare Central Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $16,672, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the La Grande School District 1!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 253^rd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

La Grande School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks La Grande School District 1 60^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	76.77	94^th	586	84.0%
2005	71.83	144^th	629	77.1%
2006	56.39	309^th	636	51.4%
2007	51.39	314^th	652	51.8%
2008	71.40	156^th	655	76.2%
2009	70.92	175^th	665	73.7%
2010	59.05	294^th	674	56.4%
2011	52.04	348^th	695	49.9%
2012	58.18	302^nd	730	58.6%
2013	73.58	149^th	707	78.9%
2014	57.04	298^th	695	57.1%
2015	52.60	305^th	706	56.8%
2016	34.63	470^th	697	32.6%
2017	29.97	514^th	701	26.7%
2018	30.41	513^th	709	27.6%
2019	61.15	240^th	705	66.0%
2022	50.17	316^th	706	55.2%
2023	64.64	211^th	706	70.1%
2024	58.60	253^rd	710	64.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.57	171^st	212	19.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	37.75	275^th	481	42.8%
2019	54.73	100^th	303	67.0%
2022	47.83	85^th	215	60.5%
2023	39.40	119^th	231	48.5%
2024	32.93	189^th	299	36.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	44.42	364^th	640	43.1%
2019	83.29	46^th	597	92.3%
2022	50.45	313^th	703	55.5%
2023	83.68	52^nd	595	91.3%
2024	55.47	165^th	523	68.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	33.65	471^st	681	30.8%
2019	60.28	231^st	621	62.8%
2022	47.74	301^st	646	53.4%
2023	49.62	290^th	652	55.5%
2024	42.73	350^th	658	46.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	29.78	493^rd	680	27.5%
2019	62.91	199^th	623	68.1%
2022	51.40	281^st	654	57.0%
2023	75.49	128^th	665	80.8%
2024	69.02	162^nd	662	75.5%

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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	23.68	575^th	683	15.8%
2019	52.63	298^th	662	55.0%
2022	44.94	353^rd	666	47.0%
2023	64.22	214^th	656	67.4%
2024	56.35	263^rd	670	60.7%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	364	2	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	377
1989	379	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
1990	418	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1991	418	3	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1992	417	4	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	430
1993	375	3	10	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	400
1994	390	7	9	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	414
1995	346	4	13	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	374
1996	346	4	13	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	374
1997	394	3	9	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	420
1998	407	4	8	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	432
1999	378	7	13	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	413
2000	381	4	10	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	408
2001	353	3	7	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	374
2002	378	7	7	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	410
2003	378	7	7	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	410
2004	379	10	9	17	10	n/a	n/a	0	425
2005	371	8	10	14	12	n/a	n/a	0	415
2006	314	11	11	12	7	n/a	n/a	0	355
2007	410	7	16	17	8	n/a	n/a	0	458
2008	408	8	18	19	13	n/a	n/a	0	466
2009	404	10	18	22	14	n/a	n/a	0	468
2010	345	9	18	18	10	n/a	n/a	0	400
2011	330	3	11	33	11	9	25	0	422
2012	343	3	7	34	5	9	21	0	422
2013	303	2	6	34	4	5	22	0	376
2014	305	2	5	32	7	5	21	0	377
2015	285	3	6	29	10	6	25	0	364
2016	299	7	4	18	4	11	22	0	365
2017	300	8	6	25	6	12	26	0	383
2018	400	5	11	28	9	19	35	0	507
2019	388	5	12	32	7	25	29	0	498
2020	375	8	9	23	6	23	30	0	474
2021	287	4	7	15	6	22	24	0	365
2022	323	3	9	18	4	25	24	2	408
2023	324	2	7	23	5	32	26	0	419

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	377	18.6	20.2	11.9
1989	388	18.6	20.8	11.9
1990	428	18.6	23.0	0
1991	437	21.0	20.8	12.8
1992	430	16.0	26.8	13
1993	400	18.0	22.2	12.5
1994	414	20.0	20.7	17.9
1995	374	22.1	16.9	17.4
1996	374	22.1	16.9	17.4
1997	420	21.0	20.0	16
1998	432	20.8	20.8	14.4
1999	413	21.8	18.9	24
2000	408	20.8	19.6	22.3
2001	374	19.8	18.9	16.6
2002	410	21.5	19.1	33.9
2003	410	21.5	19.1	33.9
2004	425	20.4	20.8	36.9
2005	415	19.9	20.9	30.4
2006	355	16.0	22.2	38.9
2007	458	22.5	20.4	39.1
2008	466	22.0	21.2	37.3
2009	468	22.5	20.8	41.7
2010	400	19.5	20.5	47.5
2011	422	19.3	21.8	55.5
2012	422	19.8	21.3	57.3
2013	376	18.8	20.0	62.2
2014	377	19.0	19.7	65.5
2015	364	20.0	18.2	61.3
2016	365	19.0	19.2	61.4
2017	383	18.8	20.3	61.1
2018	507	23.8	21.3	49.9
2019	498	25.4	19.5	49.6
2020	474	26.0	18.2	51.7
2021	365	25.3	14.3	n/a
2022	408	25.6	15.9	n/a
2023	419	25.0	16.7	64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	377	18.6	20.2	11.9
1989	388	18.6	20.8	11.9
1990	428	18.6	23.0	0
1991	437	21.0	20.8	12.8
1992	430	16.0	26.8	13
1993	400	18.0	22.2	12.5
1994	414	20.0	20.7	17.9
1995	374	22.1	16.9	17.4
1996	374	22.1	16.9	17.4
1997	420	21.0	20.0	16
1998	432	20.8	20.8	14.4
1999	413	21.8	18.9	24
2000	408	20.8	19.6	22.3
2001	374	19.8	18.9	16.6
2002	410	21.5	19.1	33.9
2003	410	21.5	19.1	33.9
2004	425	20.4	20.8	36.9
2005	415	19.9	20.9	30.4
2006	355	16.0	22.2	38.9
2007	458	22.5	20.4	39.1
2008	466	22.0	21.2	37.3
2009	468	22.5	20.8	41.7
2010	400	19.5	20.5	47.5
2011	422	19.3	21.8	55.5
2012	422	19.8	21.3	57.3
2013	376	18.8	20.0	62.2
2014	377	19.0	19.7	65.5
2015	364	20.0	18.2	61.3
2016	365	19.0	19.2	61.4
2017	383	18.8	20.3	61.1
2018	507	23.8	21.3	49.9
2019	498	25.4	19.5	49.6
2020	474	26.0	18.2	51.7
2021	365	25.3	14.3	n/a
2022	408	25.6	15.9	n/a
2023	419	25.0	16.7	64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$12,097
2020	n/a	n/a	$12,534
2021	n/a	n/a	$14,421
2022	$2,262 (15.3%)	$12,557 (84.7%)	$14,819
2023	$2,201 (13.2%)	$14,470 (86.8%)	$16,672

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 240^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 211^th of 706 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)	56.5	42.6	13.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Grande School District 1)	53.3	40	13.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	58.8	50	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Grande School District 1)	57.1	48.4	8.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)	40.2	52.5	12.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (La Grande School District 1)	43.2	42.1	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	35.4	41	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Grande School District 1)	38.4	32.5	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)	61	60.9	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (La Grande School District 1)	57.7	53.2	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	47.5	37.1	10.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Grande School District 1)	39.6	41	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)	51.9	36.5	15.4%
5th Grade Science (La Grande School District 1)	41.7	32.3	9.4%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	498	419	15.9%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	12	7	41.7%
Hispanic	32	23	28.1%
Pacific Islander	25	32	28%
White	388	324	16.5%
Two or More Races	29	26	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.6%	64.4%	14.8%

Schools Near Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)				OSAS Mathematics (2024)				OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	701 H Ave	La Grande	97850	Union County	La Grande School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 663-3500	419	25	16.7	64.4%	324 (77.3%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.5%)	7 (1.7%)	5 (1.2%)	32 (7.6%)	26 (6.2%)	58.6	253^rd of 710 public elementary schools	64.4%		64.6	211^th of 706 public elementary schools	70.1%	42	34.4	54.0	58.3		33.3	47.6	33.9		37.3	$16,672	$2,201	$14,471
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	2300 N Spruce St	La Grande	97850	Union County	La Grande School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 663-3580	256	18	13.8	65.6%	207 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	11 (4.3%)	25 (9.8%)	16.6	629^th of 710 public elementary schools	11.4%		24.9	545^th of 706 public elementary schools	22.8%	84	22.2	12.2	32.6		17.1	22.0	18.6		15.9	$18,454	$2,471	$15,983
Island City Elementary School	Public	K-5	10201 W 4th St	Island City	97850	Union County	La Grande School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 663-3270	286	20	14.5	64.3%	244 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.3%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	11 (3.8%)	78.5	126^th of 710 public elementary schools	82.3%		75	147^th of 706 public elementary schools	79.2%	21	52.0	63.3	61.0		59.2	62.5	42.5		34.1	$16,843	$1,662	$15,181
Union Elementary School	Public	K-6	166 W Dearborn St	Union	97883	Union County	Union School District 5	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 562-5278	206	11	18.7	69.9%	181 (87.9%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	35.8	438^th of 710 public elementary schools	38.3%		35.6	434^th of 706 public elementary schools	38.5%	4	30.4	31.4	66.7	27.3	30.4	17.6	26.1	9.1	33.3	$21,293	$342	$20,951
Stella Mayfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1111 Division St	Elgin	97827	Union County	Elgin School District 23	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 437-2321	234	17	13.7	73.1%	207 (88.5%)	2 (0.9%)	16 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	29.2	497^th of 710 public elementary schools	30.0%		14.6	638^th of 706 public elementary schools	9.6%	141	29.0	22.9	37.9	18.8	25.8	14.3	41.4	15.6	37.9	$18,827	$1,572	$17,255

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Schools Near Central Elementary School