- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parkdale, OR
Parkdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410651000384
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkdale Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 264
- students enrolled
Parkdale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hood River County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410651000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Parkdale Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 410651000384 · Parkdale, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 14.7:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students)
Parkdale Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Parkdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hood River Val
Hood River Valley High School
1,174 students
- Hood River Mid 461
Hood River Middle School
461 students
- May Street Ele 452
May Street Elementary School
452 students
- Wyeast Middle 411
Wyeast Middle School
411 students
- Westside Eleme 394
Westside Elementary School
394 students
- This school 264
Parkdale Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Parkdale Elementary School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkdale Elementary School compares
Parkdale Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Oregon - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$19,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 48.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Parkdale Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hood River County Sd reports $19,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hood River Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| May Street Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyeast Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkdale Elementary School
How many students attend Parkdale Elementary School?
Parkdale Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parkdale, OR. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkdale Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower 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 Parkdale Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Parkdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkdale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Parkdale, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkdale Elementary School?
Parkdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hood River County Sd?
Besides Parkdale Elementary School, Hood River County Sd also operates Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students), Hood River Middle School (461 students), and May Street Elementary School (452 students). See the Hood River County Sd district page for the complete list.