Chenowith Elementary School

www.nwasco.k12.or.us/chenowith

384 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chenowith Elementary School, located in The Dalles, Oregon, is a key component of the North Wasco County School District 21. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while emphasizing the importance of community connection and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

Beyond its core academic mission, Chenowith Elementary places a strong emphasis on maintaining a positive school culture where students are encouraged to participate actively in their learning journey. The school works closely with families and the surrounding The Dalles community to create a collaborative atmosphere that supports the holistic needs of every child. Through its dedication to professional instruction and a student-centered approach, Chenowith Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and enriching space that empowers its young learners to reach their full potential.

384

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chenowith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	215
Asian	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
215 (56.0 %)
White
146 (38.0 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
6 (1.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	North Wasco County SD 21
Phone:	(541)506-3350
Website:	http://www.nwasco.k12.or.us/chenowith
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
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 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 60