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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:
253rd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,672 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Pacific Islander:
7.6%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 64.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the La Grande School District 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.6. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Central Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the La Grande School District 1. Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Pacific Islander (7.6%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 15.1. 1 elementary schools in the La Grande School District 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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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 253rd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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La Grande School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks La Grande School District 1 60th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.77 94th 586 84.0%
2005 71.83 144th 629 77.1%
2006 56.39 309th 636 51.4%
2007 51.39 314th 652 51.8%
2008 71.40 156th 655 76.2%
2009 70.92 175th 665 73.7%
2010 59.05 294th 674 56.4%
2011 52.04 348th 695 49.9%
2012 58.18 302nd 730 58.6%
2013 73.58 149th 707 78.9%
2014 57.04 298th 695 57.1%
2015 52.60 305th 706 56.8%
2016 34.63 470th 697 32.6%
2017 29.97 514th 701 26.7%
2018 30.41 513th 709 27.6%
2019 61.15 240th 705 66.0%
2022 50.17 316th 706 55.2%
2023 64.64 211th 706 70.1%
2024 58.60 253rd 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 171st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.75 275th 481 42.8%
2019 54.73 100th 303 67.0%
2022 47.83 85th 215 60.5%
2023 39.40 119th 231 48.5%
2024 32.93 189th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.42 364th 640 43.1%
2019 83.29 46th 597 92.3%
2022 50.45 313th 703 55.5%
2023 83.68 52nd 595 91.3%
2024 55.47 165th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.65 471st 681 30.8%
2019 60.28 231st 621 62.8%
2022 47.74 301st 646 53.4%
2023 49.62 290th 652 55.5%
2024 42.73 350th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.78 493rd 680 27.5%
2019 62.91 199th 623 68.1%
2022 51.40 281st 654 57.0%
2023 75.49 128th 665 80.8%
2024 69.02 162nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.68 575th 683 15.8%
2019 52.63 298th 662 55.0%
2022 44.94 353rd 666 47.0%
2023 64.22 214th 656 67.4%
2024 56.35 263rd 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.

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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
2024 313 2 2 23 2 30 21 2 395

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
2024 395 26.0 15.1 65.3

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
2024 395 26.0 15.1 65.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 240th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 211th 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)56.542.6
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Grande School District 1)53.340
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)58.850
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Grande School District 1)57.148.4
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)40.252.5
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (La Grande School District 1)43.242.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)35.441
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Grande School District 1)38.432.5
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)6160.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (La Grande School District 1)57.753.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)47.537.1
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Grande School District 1)39.641
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)51.936.5
 15.4%
   5th Grade Science (La Grande School District 1)41.732.3
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students498419
 15.9%
African American52
 60%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian127
 41.7%
Hispanic3223
 28.1%
Pacific Islander2532
 28%
White388324
 16.5%
Two or More Races2926
 10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.6%64.4%
 14.8%

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Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

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

Students at Central Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Pacific Islander, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Central Elementary School.


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