Central Elementary School
La Grande, OR · La Grande SD 1
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Town, remote
258th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 62%· Stable
701 H Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
(541)663-3500NCES ID 410720001125Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Central Elementary School 258th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 62th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 191 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 395 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 79.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 7.6% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 5.8% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 5.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $331K in zip 97850 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Central Elementary School
- #559Greenwood Elementary SchoolLa Grande SD 1 · 1.2 mi away559th of 675
ELA 28% ▼18 · Math 19% ▼22Compare - #127Island City Elementary SchoolLa Grande SD 1 · 2.9 mi away127th of 675
ELA 56% ▲10 · Math 55% ▲14Compare - #461Union Elementary SchoolUnion SD 5 · 13.8 mi away461st of 675
ELA 38% ▼8 · Math 23% ▼18Compare - #368Stella Mayfield Elementary SchoolElgin SD 23 · 19.1 mi away368th of 675
ELA 44% ▼2 · Math 27% ▼14Compare - #95Haines Elementary SchoolBaker SD 5J · 29.1 mi away95th of 675
ELA 62% ▲16 · Math 58% ▲17Compare
What school district is Central Elementary School in?
Central Elementary School is part of the La Grande SD 1 district in La Grande, Oregon.
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elementary School 258th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?
White 79%, Pacific Islander 8%, Hispanic 6%, Two or more races 5% (395 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97850 is $331K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.