- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · The Dalles, OR
Chenowith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chenowith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410004801151
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chenowith Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in The Dalles · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chenowith Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chenowith Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in The Dalles, OR.
School address
District: North Wasco County Sd 21 · Oregon
NCES ID 410004801151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Chenowith Elementary School grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 410004801151 · The Dalles, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 16.7:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: The Dalles High School (795 students)
Chenowith Elementary School grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Chenowith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Dalles Hig
The Dalles High School
795 students
- The Dalles Mid
The Dalles Middle School
513 students
- Dry Hollow Ele
Dry Hollow Elementary School
424 students
- This school
Chenowith Elementary School
418 students
- Colonel Wright 291
Colonel Wright Elementary School
291 students
- Innovations Ac 232
Innovations Academy
232 students
What this shows Chenowith Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chenowith Elementary School compares
Chenowith Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 45% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Oregon - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 35.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Chenowith Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Wasco County Sd 21 reports $16,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chenowith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Dalles Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dry Hollow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel Wright Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Innovations Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chenowith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in The Dalles
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chenowith Elementary School
How many students attend Chenowith Elementary School?
Chenowith Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in The Dalles, OR. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chenowith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chenowith Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chenowith Elementary School?
76.8% of students at Chenowith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chenowith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chenowith Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in The Dalles, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chenowith Elementary School?
Chenowith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chenowith Elementary School rank among elementary schools in The Dalles?
By Resource Investment Index, Chenowith Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in The Dalles, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in The Dalles on the city page.
What other schools are in North Wasco County Sd 21?
Besides Chenowith Elementary School, North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles High School (795 students), The Dalles Middle School (513 students), and Dry Hollow Elementary School (424 students). See the North Wasco County Sd 21 district page for the complete list.