Enrollment
616
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prineville, OR
Crook County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crook County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410372000243
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crook County Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Prineville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crook County Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crook County Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Prineville, OR.
School address
District: Crook County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410372000243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crook County Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crook County Middle School
Crook County Middle School is a large middle school in Prineville, Oregon, enrolling 616 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 616 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 616 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Crook County Sd spends $12,778 per pupil, 29% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crook County Sd also operates Crook County High School (842 students) and Crooked River Elementary School (553 students) alongside Crook County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crook County Middle School compares
Crook County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 48% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Oregon - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
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
$12,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Crook County Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crook County Sd, which includes Crook County Middle School.
$12,778
Per student
-29%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 48.1%
Federal 16.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crook County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crooked River Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barnes Butte Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steins Pillar Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powell Butte Community Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crook County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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 middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~616 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crook County Middle School
How many students attend Crook County Middle School?
Crook County Middle School has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prineville, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crook County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crook County Middle School is 15.8:1, 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 Crook County Middle School?
27.6% of students at Crook County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crook County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crook County Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Prineville, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crook County Middle School?
Crook County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crook County Middle School rank among public schools in Prineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Crook County Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public 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 public schools in Prineville on the city page.
Is Crook County Middle School a good school?
Crook County Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crook County Sd?
Besides Crook County Middle School, Crook County Sd also operates Crook County High School (842 students), Crooked River Elementary School (553 students), and Barnes Butte Elementary (510 students). See the Crook County Sd district page for the complete list.
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