Dufur SD 29 School District

802 Ne 5th St
Dufur, OR 97021-3034
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Dufur SD 29 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 352 students in Dufur SD 29 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
Public School in Dufur SD 29 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
1 School
1,294 Schools
# Students
352 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dufur SD 29 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#44 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
32%
31%
50-54%
44%
21-39%
30%
70%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
79%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,514 is higher than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,614 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,514
$18,349
Spending / Student
$17,614
$19,399

Best Dufur SD 29 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dufur School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
802 Ne 5th St
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2509
Gr: K-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dufur SD 29 School District?
Dufur SD 29 School District manages 1 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Dufur SD 29 School District?
Dufur SD 29 School District is ranked #49 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dufur SD 29 School District?
79% of Dufur SD 29 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dufur SD 29 School District?
Dufur SD 29 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Dufur SD 29 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,614 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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