At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
2,835
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$16,322
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$9,363
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 2,635
- Teachers (FTE)
- 163
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What current records say about North Wasco County SD 21
North Wasco County SD 21 operates 7 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in The Dalles, Oregon. NCES reports 2,835 students and 169 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Oregon agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 49 of 172 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $16,322 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,363 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 94 of 171 in Oregon. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 15%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 14.6%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 169
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $46,372,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
North Wasco County SD 21
The Dalles, Oregon
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 45.6257, -121.2278
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.9%
- Hispanic44.5%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 4 | 355 | 15.6:1 | 1 |
| Middle | 1 | 513 | 17.1:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 795 | 19.7:1 | 0 |
| Combined / other | 1 | 232 | 16.6:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in North Wasco County SD 21
7 current directory entries
Search the full district by school name or level, or browse the alphabetical directory. Add schools to your comparison as you go.
Showing 1–7 of 7 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chenowith Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 418 | 14.9:1 | |
| Colonel Wright Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 291 | 16.2:1 | |
| Dry Hollow Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 424 | 19.3:1 | |
| Innovations Academy | OtherKG–12 | 232 | 16.6:1 | |
| Mosier Community SchoolCharter | ElementaryKG–08 | 161 | 11.5:1 | |
| The Dalles High School | High09–12 | 795 | 19.7:1 | |
| The Dalles Middle School | Middle06–08 | 513 | 17.1:1 |
Cities served by North Wasco County SD 21
Grouped by school mailing address. City pages also include schools run by other districts and charter agencies.
Frequently asked questions about North Wasco County SD 21
How many schools are in North Wasco County SD 21?
North Wasco County SD 21 has 7 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. 1 are identified as charter schools.
How many students attend North Wasco County SD 21?
NCES reports 2,835 students for 2024–25, served by 169 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 49 of 172 Oregon agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 2,635 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in North Wasco County SD 21?
The district-wide ratio is 16.8:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does North Wasco County SD 21 spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $16,322 in current expenditure per pupil, including $9,363 for instruction. That ranks 94 of 171 comparable Oregon agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in North Wasco County SD 21?
The Dalles High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 795 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in North Wasco County SD 21?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (541) 506-3420 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Oregon districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.