How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Colonel Wright Elementary School | The Dalles Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | The Dalles, OR | The Dalles, OR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 291 | 513 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.7% | 76.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Colonel Wright Elementary School | The Dalles Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,957 | $16,957 |
| District | North Wasco County SD 21 | North Wasco County SD 21 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Colonel Wright Elementary School | The Dalles Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.5% | 43.6% |
| African American | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.2% | 47.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Colonel Wright Elementary School | The Dalles Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 291:1 | 256.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.7% | 55.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 165 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.