Excellent
#212 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 17% in state
Steins Pillar Elementary
Elementary School · Crook County Sd · Prineville, OR
A Crook County Sd elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
640 East 3rd St, Prineville, OR 97754
- Math 32% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steins Pillar Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Steins Pillar 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 958 | Compare → |
| Crooked River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| High Desert Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Barnes Butte ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 516 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #3 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
Steins Pillar Elementary is listed in Crook County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steins Pillar Elementary
Steins Pillar Elementary is a public elementary school in Prineville, OR, part of Crook County Sd, serving approximately 278 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steins Pillar Elementary
What grades does Steins Pillar Elementary serve?
Steins Pillar Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Steins Pillar Elementary?
Steins Pillar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steins Pillar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Steins Pillar Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steins Pillar Elementary rank in OR?
Steins Pillar Elementary ranks #212 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Steins Pillar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Steins Pillar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Steins Pillar Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steins Pillar Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Steins Pillar Elementary a charter school?
No, Steins Pillar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steins Pillar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Steins Pillar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Crook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (541) 416-4230
- Area population (ZIP 97754)
- 22,469
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025, multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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