Overview
Colonel Wright Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in The Dalles, Oregon. The school enrolls 291 students. It is part of the North Wasco County SD 21 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Oregon state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
291 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictNorth Wasco County SD 21
County41065
CityThe Dalles
ZIP97058
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID410004801155
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment291
White50.5%
Hispanic / Latino40.2%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races4.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)