Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dry Hollow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dry Hollow Elementary School serves the southeast part of The Dalles, OR, encompassing an area of approximately 33.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dry Hollow Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dry Hollow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dry Hollow Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#477 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dry Hollow Elementary School's ranking?
Dry Hollow Elementary School is ranked #477 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Dry Hollow Elementary School often compared to?
Dry Hollow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chenowith Elementary School, Colonel Wright Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Dry Hollow Elementary School?
424 students attend Dry Hollow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dry Hollow Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dry Hollow Elementary School?
Dry Hollow Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dry Hollow Elementary School offer ?
Dry Hollow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dry Hollow Elementary School part of?
Dry Hollow Elementary School is part of North Wasco County SD 21 School District.
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