Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colonel Wright Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonel Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Colonel Wright Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colonel Wright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel Wright Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#605 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
44%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
49%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel Wright Elementary School's ranking?
Colonel Wright Elementary School is ranked #605 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Colonel Wright Elementary School often compared to?
Colonel Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dry Hollow Elementary School, Chenowith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Colonel Wright Elementary School?
263 students attend Colonel Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Colonel Wright Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel Wright Elementary School?
Colonel Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colonel Wright Elementary School offer ?
Colonel Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Colonel Wright Elementary School part of?
Colonel Wright Elementary School is part of North Wasco County SD 21 School District.
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