Enrollment
264
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkdale Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkdale Elementary School
Parkdale Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Parkdale, Oregon, enrolling 264 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 264 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (48%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hood River County Sd also operates Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students) and Hood River Middle School (461 students) alongside Parkdale 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 Parkdale Elementary School compares
Parkdale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hood River County Sd, which includes Parkdale Elementary School.
$17,484
Per student
-3%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~264 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Parkdale Elementary School a good school?
Parkdale Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools. 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 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.
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