Enrollment
553
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prineville, OR
Crooked River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crooked River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410372000238
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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
Crooked River Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Prineville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Crooked River Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crooked River Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Prineville, OR.
School address
District: Crook County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410372000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crooked River Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crooked River Elementary School
Crooked River Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Prineville, Oregon, enrolling 553 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.2% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 553 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 257 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #211, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 553 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% 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.
Among Prineville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Barnes Butte Elementary (510 students): Crooked River Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 15.9:1).
Crook County Sd also operates Crook County High School (842 students) and Crook County Middle School (616 students) alongside Crooked River Elementary 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 Crooked River Elementary School compares
Crooked River Elementary 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 22% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Oregon - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Crooked River Elementary 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 Crooked River Elementary 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 Crooked River Elementary School 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnes Butte Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steins Pillar Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell Butte Community Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crooked River Elementary 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
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 elementary schools in Prineville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crooked River Elementary School
How many students attend Crooked River Elementary School?
Crooked River Elementary School has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prineville, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crooked River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crooked River Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crooked River Elementary School?
64.2% of students at Crooked River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crooked River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crooked River Elementary School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Prineville, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crooked River Elementary School?
Crooked River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Crooked River Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Prineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Crooked River Elementary School ranks #2 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.
Is Crooked River Elementary School a good school?
Crooked River Elementary School earns 25/100 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 Crooked River Elementary School, Crook County Sd also operates Crook County High School (842 students), Crook County Middle School (616 students), and Barnes Butte Elementary (510 students). See the Crook County Sd district page for the complete list.
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