Cascade Locks School

www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/cles

88 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cascade Locks School, located in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, serves as a community-centered K-8 institution within the Hood River County School District. As a smaller, tight-knit campus, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its unique geographical setting to foster a strong sense of connection between students, staff, and the local Cascade Locks community. The school is committed to academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for a successful transition into high school.

The curriculum at Cascade Locks School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining alignment with the broader educational standards of the Hood River County district. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school benefits from its location by integrating outdoor learning and community engagement into its culture. By prioritizing a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to both their local community and the world at large.

Total Students

7.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cascade Locks School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	21
Two or More	9
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
53 (60.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (23.9 %)
Two or More
9 (10.2 %)
American Indian
4 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hood River County SD
Phone:	(541)374-8467
Website:	http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/cles
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 14