Enrollment
291
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colonel Wright Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colonel Wright Elementary School
Colonel Wright Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in The Dalles, Oregon, enrolling 291 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 76.7% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Wasco County Sd 21 spends $14,500 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among The Dalles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dry Hollow Elementary School (424 students): Colonel Wright Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 15.7:1).
North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles High School (795 students) and The Dalles Middle School (513 students) alongside Colonel Wright Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colonel Wright Elementary School compares
Colonel Wright Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,500
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Wasco County Sd 21, which includes Colonel Wright Elementary School.
$14,500
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 64.0%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~291 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Colonel Wright Elementary School a good school?
Colonel Wright Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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