Excellent
#71 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 6% in state
Barnes Butte Elementary
Elementary School · Crook County Sd · Prineville, OR
A Crook County Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1875 NE Ironhorse Dr, Prineville, OR 97754
- Math 35% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barnes Butte Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Barnes Butte Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prineville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,698
Median home value
$397,700
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97754; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Steins Pillar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Cascade Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 958 | Compare → |
| High Desert Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Crook County Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barnes Butte Elementary is listed in Crook County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnes Butte Elementary
Barnes Butte Elementary is a public elementary school in Prineville, OR, part of Crook County Sd, serving approximately 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnes Butte Elementary
What grades does Barnes Butte Elementary serve?
Barnes Butte Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Barnes Butte Elementary?
Barnes Butte Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnes Butte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnes Butte Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barnes Butte Elementary rank in OR?
Barnes Butte Elementary ranks #71 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Barnes Butte Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnes Butte Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barnes Butte Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnes Butte Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Barnes Butte Elementary a charter school?
No, Barnes Butte Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barnes Butte Elementary a Title I school?
No, Barnes Butte Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barnes Butte Elementary?
63.8% of students at Barnes Butte Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Crook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (541) 416-4150
- Area population (ZIP 97754)
- 22,469
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97754; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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