Enrollment
267
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410372001883
Steins Pillar Elementary — Prineville, OR
Federal NCES profile for Steins Pillar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Crook County Sd · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steins Pillar Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Steins Pillar Elementary reports 267 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Crook County Sd spends $15,747 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.1% from local sources (property taxes), 48.1% from the state, and 16.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Steins Pillar Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Oregon — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,747
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 267 Top 35% in Oregon — larger than 65% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 410372001883
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crook County Sd, which includes Steins Pillar Elementary.
$15,747
Per student
-29%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
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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 a elementary school in Prineville, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steins Pillar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Steins Pillar Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steins Pillar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Steins Pillar Elementary is White at 85.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Prineville, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steins Pillar Elementary?
Steins Pillar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.