Enrollment
424
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · The Dalles, OR
Dry Hollow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dry Hollow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410004801156
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dry Hollow Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in The Dalles · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dry Hollow Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Hollow Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in The Dalles, OR.
School address
District: North Wasco County Sd 21 · Oregon
NCES ID 410004801156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dry Hollow Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dry Hollow Elementary School
Dry Hollow Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in The Dalles, Oregon, enrolling 424 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.8% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 424 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #212.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.0% 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 Chenowith Elementary School (418 students): Dry Hollow Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.7:1).
North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles High School (795 students) and The Dalles Middle School (513 students) alongside Dry Hollow 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 Dry Hollow Elementary School compares
Dry Hollow 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 45% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oregon - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.0%
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Dry Hollow 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 Dry Hollow 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 Dry Hollow 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chenowith 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 Dry Hollow 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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dry Hollow Elementary School
How many students attend Dry Hollow Elementary School?
Dry Hollow Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in The Dalles, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dry Hollow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dry Hollow Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 0% 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 Dry Hollow Elementary School?
76.8% of students at Dry Hollow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dry Hollow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dry Hollow Elementary School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in The Dalles, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dry Hollow Elementary School?
Dry Hollow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Dry Hollow Elementary School rank among elementary schools in The Dalles?
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Hollow Elementary School ranks #2 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 Dry Hollow Elementary School a good school?
Dry Hollow Elementary School earns 31/100 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 Dry Hollow Elementary School, North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles High School (795 students), The Dalles Middle School (513 students), and Chenowith Elementary School (418 students). See the North Wasco County Sd 21 district page for the complete list.
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