At a glance
Reported students
291
NCES CCD 2024–25
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
43rd percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
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 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 gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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
Public schools near Colonel Wright Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles High School High · North Wasco County SD 21 | 09–12 | 795 | 0.5 mi |
| The Dalles Middle School Middle · North Wasco County SD 21 | 06–08 | 513 | 1.1 mi |
| Dry Hollow Elementary School Elementary · North Wasco County SD 21 | KG–05 | 424 | 1.4 mi |
| Chenowith Elementary School Elementary · North Wasco County SD 21 | KG–05 | 418 | 2.2 mi |
| Innovations Academy Other · North Wasco County SD 21 | KG–12 | 232 | 2.3 mi |
| Dallesport Elementary Elementary · Lyle School District | KG–05 | 91 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Colonel Wright Elementary School
What grades does Colonel Wright Elementary School serve?
Colonel Wright Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Wasco County SD 21.
How many students attend Colonel Wright Elementary School?
Colonel Wright Elementary School reported 291 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 263 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Colonel Wright Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 291 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Colonel Wright Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Colonel Wright Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Wasco County SD 21 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Colonel Wright Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Colonel Wright Elementary School in?
Colonel Wright Elementary School is part of North Wasco County SD 21, based in The Dalles, OR, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Colonel Wright Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Dalles High School (0.5 mi), The Dalles Middle School (1.1 mi), Dry Hollow Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.