Dry Hollow Elementary School

www.nwasco.k12.or.us/dryhollow

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dry Hollow Elementary School, located in The Dalles, Oregon, serves as a primary educational institution within the North Wasco County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By focusing on foundational skills and student engagement, Dry Hollow aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school places a significant emphasis on collaboration between staff, students, and families to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met. Beyond the core curriculum, Dry Hollow typically offers a range of activities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience, reflecting the school district's commitment to excellence in rural Oregon. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic life, maintaining clear communication channels and hosting various programs that promote a welcoming and inclusive campus culture.

423

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dry Hollow Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	172
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
214 (50.6 %)
Hispanic
172 (40.7 %)
Two or More
23 (5.4 %)
American Indian
6 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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)506-3370
Website:	http://www.nwasco.k12.or.us/dryhollow
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
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 70

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 65