Serving 291 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 15-19% (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 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colonel Wright Elementary School serves the southern part of The Dalles, OR, covering an area of approximately 58.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonel Wright Elementary School's student population of 291 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colonel Wright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel Wright Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
40%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
51%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #937 out of 1,174 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?
15-19% 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?
291 students attend Colonel Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Colonel Wright Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonel Wright Elementary School?
Colonel Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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