McKay Creek Elementary School vs Pendleton Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKay Creek Elementary School
Pendleton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students
Pendleton Early Learning Center
Pendleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
197 students
| Measure | McKay Creek Elementary School Pendleton, Oregon | Pendleton Early Learning Center Pendleton, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 678 | #595 of 678 |
| National rank | #31221 of 50,301 | #44368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 265 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 113.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Pendleton | Pendleton |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKay Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 20.8).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 113.7%).
- •Pendleton Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.9).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 197.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McKay Creek Elementary School better than Pendleton Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), McKay Creek Elementary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 20.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McKay Creek Elementary School and Pendleton Early Learning Center?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pendleton and Pendleton in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKay Creek Elementary School: 265. Pendleton Early Learning Center: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKay Creek Elementary School and Pendleton Early Learning Center rank in Oregon?
McKay Creek Elementary School is 344th of 678 and Pendleton Early Learning Center is 595th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).