- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prineville, OR
Barnes Butte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barnes Butte Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410372001840
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnes Butte Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Prineville · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnes Butte Elementary has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnes Butte Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Prineville, OR.
School address
District: Crook County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410372001840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Barnes Butte Elementary grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 410372001840 · Prineville, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 15.9:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Crook County High School (842 students)
Barnes Butte Elementary grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Barnes Butte Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crook County H
Crook County High School
842 students
- Crook County M
Crook County Middle School
616 students
- Crooked River
Crooked River Elementary School
553 students
- This school
Barnes Butte Elementary
510 students
- Steins Pillar 267
Steins Pillar Elementary
267 students
- Powell Butte C 212
Powell Butte Community Charter School
212 students
What this shows Barnes Butte Elementary reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnes Butte Elementary compares
Barnes Butte Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 21% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Oregon - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,635
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Barnes Butte Elementary is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Crook County Sd reports $13,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnes Butte Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crook County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crooked River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steins Pillar Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powell Butte Community Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnes Butte Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Prineville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnes Butte Elementary
How many students attend Barnes Butte Elementary?
Barnes Butte Elementary has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prineville, OR. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnes Butte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnes Butte Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barnes Butte Elementary?
63.9% of students at Barnes Butte Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnes Butte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barnes Butte Elementary is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Prineville, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnes Butte Elementary?
Barnes Butte Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barnes Butte Elementary rank among elementary schools in Prineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnes Butte Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Prineville, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Prineville on the city page.
What other schools are in Crook County Sd?
Besides Barnes Butte Elementary, Crook County Sd also operates Crook County High School (842 students), Crook County Middle School (616 students), and Crooked River Elementary School (553 students). See the Crook County Sd district page for the complete list.