Colonel Wright Elementary School

610 W 14th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 278 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Colonel Wright Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Colonel Wright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel Wright Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#858 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
31%
30-34%
44%
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
37%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
52%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colonel Wright Elementary School's ranking?
Colonel Wright Elementary School is ranked #858 out of 1,196 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Colonel Wright Elementary School?
278 students attend Colonel Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Colonel Wright Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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