- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · The Dalles, OR
Colonel Wright Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colonel Wright Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410004801155
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel Wright Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in The Dalles · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonel Wright Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Wright Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in The Dalles, OR.
School address
District: North Wasco County Sd 21 · Oregon
NCES ID 410004801155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Colonel Wright Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 410004801155 · The Dalles, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 17.1:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: The Dalles High School (795 students)
Colonel Wright Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Colonel Wright 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
- Chenowith Elem
Chenowith Elementary School
418 students
- This school 291
Colonel Wright Elementary School
291 students
- Innovations Ac 232
Innovations Academy
232 students
What this shows Colonel Wright Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonel Wright Elementary School compares
Colonel Wright Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 45% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Oregon - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Colonel Wright 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 Colonel Wright 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dry Hollow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chenowith Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Innovations Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel Wright 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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonel Wright Elementary School
How many students attend Colonel Wright Elementary School?
Colonel Wright Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in The Dalles, OR. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Wright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Wright Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Colonel Wright Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Colonel Wright Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel Wright Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colonel Wright Elementary School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in The Dalles, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel Wright Elementary School?
Colonel Wright Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Colonel Wright Elementary School rank among elementary schools in The Dalles?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Wright Elementary School ranks #1 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 Colonel Wright 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.