Parkdale Elementary School

Hood River County SD
4880 Van Nuys Dr
Parkdale, OR 97041
264 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Parkdale Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Parkdale, Oregon, serving as part of the Hood River County School District. Situated in the scenic Upper Hood River Valley, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding agricultural and residential areas. Its mission emphasizes academic growth and community engagement, fostering a small-school environment where students benefit from close-knit relationships with teachers and staff.

As a member of the Hood River County School District, Parkdale Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of a broader district while maintaining a unique identity tied to its local community. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school while promoting social-emotional development. For families interested in specific programs, current calendars, or district-wide policies, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication and administrative updates.
264
Total Students
17.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    129 (48.9%)
  • White
    127 (48.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.0%)
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)352-6255
Website: http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/pdes
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 188
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 35
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mid Valley Elementary School
Hood River County SD
381 Students
3686 Davis Drive
Hood River, OR 97031 (7.5 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th