Cascade Locks School

Cascade Locks School is a public elementary school in Cascade Locks, OR, part of the Hood River County SD. The school serves approximately 79 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 93.6th percentile among OR schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 27% proficiency in math, 5 points below the state average and 41% in reading/language arts, 2 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,375, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 79 students, Cascade Locks School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, Cascade Locks School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Cascade Locks School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.