Central Elementary School

419 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 701 H Ave in La Grande, Oregon, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the La Grande School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while fostering social-emotional development. The school plays a central role in the district’s mission to prepare students for future success through supportive instruction and community engagement.

The school benefits from being part of the broader La Grande School District network, which prioritizes small-town values combined with modern educational standards. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, Central Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where children can build the academic and interpersonal skills necessary for their transition to middle school. For parents and community members, the school serves as a hub for local education and serves as a primary point of contact for district-led initiatives and school-specific programs.

419

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	23
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	26
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	32

White
324 (77.3 %)
Pacific Islander
32 (7.6 %)
Two or More
26 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (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:	La Grande SD 1
Phone:	(541)663-3500
Website:	http://lagrandesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
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 69

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 70