Enrollment
267
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prineville, OR
Steins Pillar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Steins Pillar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410372001883
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steins Pillar Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Prineville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 267
- students enrolled
Steins Pillar Elementary has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steins Pillar Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Prineville, OR.
School address
District: Crook County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410372001883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steins Pillar Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steins Pillar Elementary
Steins Pillar Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Prineville, Oregon, enrolling 267 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.
With 267 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% 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.
Among Prineville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crooked River Elementary School (553 students): Steins Pillar Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 17.8:1).
Crook County Sd also operates Crook County High School (842 students) and Crook County Middle School (616 students) alongside Steins Pillar Elementary.
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 Steins Pillar Elementary compares
Steins Pillar Elementary 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 |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
43.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Steins Pillar Elementary 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 Steins Pillar Elementary.
$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 Steins Pillar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crook County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crooked River Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnes Butte Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powell Butte Community Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steins Pillar Elementary'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
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Steins Pillar Elementary
How many students attend Steins Pillar Elementary?
Steins Pillar Elementary has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prineville, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steins Pillar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Steins Pillar Elementary 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steins Pillar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Steins Pillar Elementary is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Prineville, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steins Pillar Elementary?
Steins Pillar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Steins Pillar Elementary rank among elementary schools in Prineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Steins Pillar Elementary ranks #1 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 Steins Pillar Elementary a good school?
Steins Pillar Elementary earns 33/100 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 Steins Pillar 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.
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