School overview
At a glance
Reported students
291
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
418
Colonel Wright Elementary School: 291 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Colonel Wright Elementary School
Colonel Wright Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in The Dalles. It is one of 7 current school records connected to North Wasco County SD 21. NCES reports 291 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the Oregon median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.2%). English learners represent 22.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Colonel Wright Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.5%
- Hispanic40.2%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in North Wasco County SD 21
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chenowith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
418 reported students
Mosier Community School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
161 reported students
Dry Hollow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
424 reported students
Innovations Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
232 reported students
The Dalles Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
513 reported students
The Dalles High School
High · Grades 09–12
795 reported students