Dufur School

Dufur SD 29
802 NE 5th St
Dufur, OR 97021
352 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Dufur School, located in the small rural community of Dufur, Oregon, serves as a K-12 facility that acts as the educational hub for the surrounding area. Because of its size, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit, community-oriented environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The district emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that encourages student involvement in both academics and extracurricular activities, helping to bridge the transition from elementary through high school within a single campus setting.

As a centerpiece of the Dufur community, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Wasco County. The district prides itself on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By balancing traditional academic curricula with opportunities for student athletes and clubs, Dufur School maintains a focus on student well-being and development, ensuring that its small-town identity translates into a strong, collaborative learning experience for every student.
352
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    279 (79.3%)
  • Hispanic
    29 (8.2%)
  • American Indian
    25 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.5%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Dufur SD 29
Phone: (541)467-2509
Website: http://www.dufur.k12.or.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 233
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 22
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 29
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 30
Grade 9 26
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio