Barnes Butte Elementary

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Barnes Butte Elementary ranks 320 th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Barnes Butte Elementary is a public elementary school located in Prineville, Oregon, serving 476 students in grades K-5 as part of the Crook County School District, which is ranked 23 out of 140 school districts in the state.

While Barnes Butte Elementary's academic performance, as measured by OSAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, the school has some bright spots. Its Hispanic students consistently perform well, ranking in the top 25% of Oregon elementary schools in this subgroup. However, the school's performance for Special Education students has been relatively low, ranking in the bottom 50% of the state. Interestingly, the school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate (32.3%) is higher than the district (27.1%) and state (30.6%) averages, suggesting potential strengths that could be leveraged to improve overall outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools in the Crook County School District, Barnes Butte Elementary's academic performance is generally lower. For example, Powell Butte Community Charter School consistently outperforms Barnes Butte Elementary, while Crooked River Elementary School and Steins Pillar Elementary have higher proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas. These performance differences suggest that factors beyond just location, such as school leadership, teaching practices, and resource allocation, may be contributing to the observed academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

1875 NE Ironhorse Dr
Prineville, OR 97754

(541) 416-4150

District: Crook County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
320^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,285

Students who attend Barnes Butte Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Crook County Middle School
High:	Crook County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 476

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.3%

Hispanic:

25.8%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barnes Butte Elementary ranks better than 54.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Crook County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (25.8%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barnes Butte Elementary is 14.6, which is the 3^rd best among 4 elementary schools in the Crook County School District. (See more...)

Compare Barnes Butte Elementary employs 32.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnes Butte Elementary is $18,285, which is the 3^rd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Crook County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barnes Butte Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnes Butte Elementary 320^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Barnes Butte Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Crook County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Crook County School District 23^rd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Barnes Butte Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Barnes Butte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	41.23	418^th	709	41.0%
2019	38.28	434^th	705	38.4%
2022	51.85	294^th	706	58.4%
2023	47.20	336^th	706	52.4%
2024	48.91	320^th	710	54.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Barnes Butte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.07	161^st	212	24.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Barnes Butte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	26.58	405^th	481	15.8%
2019	17.68	284^th	303	6.3%
2023	36.30	137^th	231	40.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barnes Butte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	40.20	408^th	640	36.3%
2019	46.45	310^th	597	48.1%
2022	52.18	290^th	703	58.7%
2023	66.26	154^th	595	74.1%
2024	73.31	60^th	523	88.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Barnes Butte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	41.23	413^th	681	39.4%
2019	29.65	469^th	621	24.5%
2022	50.35	279^th	646	56.8%
2023	56.93	243^rd	652	62.7%
2024	54.62	247^th	658	62.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Barnes Butte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	41.89	391^st	680	42.5%
2019	48.66	301^st	623	51.7%
2022	51.18	285^th	654	56.4%
2023	37.28	393^rd	665	40.9%
2024	42.84	341^st	662	48.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barnes Butte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	26.83	385^th	475	18.9%
2019	47.85	184^th	364	49.5%
2022	59.25	91^st	339	73.2%
2023	65.75	68^th	360	81.1%
2024	45.83	167^th	365	54.2%

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Rank History for White students at Barnes Butte Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	48.71	352^nd	683	48.5%
2019	35.21	448^th	662	32.3%
2022	49.94	304^th	666	54.4%
2023	40.35	380^th	656	42.1%
2024	49.34	312^th	670	53.4%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Barnes Butte Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	408	3	3	172	5	55	646
2017	414	1	3	173	14	45	650
2018	419	1	2	162	17	51	652
2019	431	2	3	151	13	34	634
2020	445	3	2	156	14	36	656
2021	266	1	0	97	6	13	383
2022	301	1	1	121	5	12	441
2023	330	2	0	123	3	18	476

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barnes Butte Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	646	34.0	19.0	68.4
2017	650	32.0	20.3	67.1
2018	652	32.5	20.0	58.7
2019	634	32.1	19.7	57.1
2020	656	33.4	19.6	53.4
2021	383	27.5	13.9	n/a
2022	441	30.0	14.7	n/a
2023	476	32.4	14.6	63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barnes Butte Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	646	34.0	19.0	68.4
2017	650	32.0	20.3	67.1
2018	652	32.5	20.0	58.7
2019	634	32.1	19.7	57.1
2020	656	33.4	19.6	53.4
2021	383	27.5	13.9	n/a
2022	441	30.0	14.7	n/a
2023	476	32.4	14.6	63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barnes Butte Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$7,464
2020	n/a	n/a	$7,482
2021	n/a	n/a	$7,449
2022	$2,523 (13.3%)	$16,437 (86.7%)	$18,959
2023	$1,052 (5.8%)	$17,232 (94.2%)	$18,285

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnes Butte Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 434^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 336^th of 706 Elementary schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barnes Butte Elementary)	42.3	44.9	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crook County School District)	47.9	48.2	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barnes Butte Elementary)	33	36.1	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crook County School District)	38.7	46.2	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barnes Butte Elementary)	47.7	40.8	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crook County School District)	56.3	42.2	14.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barnes Butte Elementary)	43	31.6	11.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crook County School District)	47.1	36	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barnes Butte Elementary)	46.4	50	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crook County School District)	52.5	52.7	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barnes Butte Elementary)	34.4	30.3	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Crook County School District)	36.8	37.8	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Barnes Butte Elementary)	29	28.8	0.2%
5th Grade Science (Crook County School District)	35	30.3	4.7%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	634	476	24.9%
African American	2	2
American Indian	13	3	76.9%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	151	123	18.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	431	330	23.4%
Two or More Races	34	18	47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.1%	63.9%	6.8%

Schools Near Barnes Butte Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)						OSAS Mathematics (2024)						OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Barnes Butte Elementary	Public	K-5	1875 NE Ironhorse Dr	Prineville	97754	Crook County	Crook County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 416-4150	476	32	14.6	63.9%	330 (69.3%)	2 (0.4%)	123 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	48.9	320^th of 710 public elementary schools	54.9%		47.2	336^th of 706 public elementary schools	52.4%	16	33.3	41.5	52.3				30.2	30.9	49.2				32.3		$18,285	$1,052	$17,232
Crooked River Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 SE 2nd St	Prineville	97754	Crook County	Crook County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 447-6488	506	32	15.8	64.2%	438 (86.6%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.1%)	47.3	334^th of 710 public elementary schools	53.0%		52.7	293^rd of 706 public elementary schools	58.5%	41	33.8	43.4	44.4				50.6	47.5	27.0				15.7		$16,734	$1,000	$15,734
Steins Pillar Elementary	Public	K-5	640 East 3rd St	Prineville	97754	Crook County	Crook County School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 416-4230	280	15	18.3		240 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	50.5	304^th of 710 public elementary schools	57.2%		69.3	177^th of 706 public elementary schools	74.9%	127	38.1	46.5	50.0				35.7	41.9	22.5				35.7		$14,620	$214	$14,405
Powell Butte Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	13650 SW Hwy 126	Powell Butte	97753	Crook County	Crook County School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 548-1166	209	12	18.1	23.9%	189 (90.4%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.9%)	74.9	145^th of 710 public elementary schools	79.6%		71.2	168^th of 706 public elementary schools	76.2%	23	44.0	67.9	77.3	60.0	62.5	80.0	32.0	53.8	47.8	40.0	37.5	35.0	40.7	50.0	$6,604	$302	$6,302
Tom McCall Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 NW Upas Ave	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 526-6400	478	27	17.9	38.5%	368 (77.0%)	1 (0.2%)	78 (16.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	23 (4.8%)	61.1	229^th of 710 public elementary schools	67.7%		56.4	276^th of 706 public elementary schools	60.9%	47	42.7	43.1	56.5				47.7	31.9	42.9				38.4		$15,432	$868	$14,563
John Tuck Elementary School	Public	K-5	209 NW 10th St	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 923-4884	331	21	15.9	67.4%	236 (71.3%)	2 (0.6%)	63 (19.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.3%)	70.3	170^th of 710 public elementary schools	76.1%		68.9	180^th of 706 public elementary schools	74.5%	10	53.3	53.1	57.1				44.4	51.0	49.0				32.7		$17,622	$986	$16,636
Terrebonne Community School	Public	K-5	1199 B Ave	Terrebonne	97760	Jefferson County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 923-4856	299	17	17.1	34.8%	247 (82.6%)	3 (1.0%)	27 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	56.1	269^th of 710 public elementary schools	62.1%		46.4	345^th of 706 public elementary schools	51.1%	76	34.5	40.0	63.6				26.4	42.6	54.5				38.6		$16,839	$1,132	$15,708
M A Lynch Elementary School	Public	K-5	1314 SW Kalama Ave	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 923-4876	359	20	17.5	68.8%	246 (68.5%)	5 (1.4%)	80 (22.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (6.4%)	40.3	393^rd of 710 public elementary schools	44.6%		26.1	532^nd of 706 public elementary schools	24.6%	139	27.9	40.4	45.1				35.8	36.5	29.4				25.5		$16,770	$1,463	$15,307
Hugh Hartman Elementary	Public	K-5	2105 W Antler Ave	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 923-8900	386	27	14.4	67.1%	174 (45.1%)	0 (0.0%)	192 (49.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.1%)	45	356^th of 710 public elementary schools	49.9%		40.9	387^th of 706 public elementary schools	45.2%	31	27.0	43.8	60.0				28.4	42.2	22.2				34.0		$15,408	$911	$14,497
Vern Patrick Elementary School	Public	K-5	3001 SW Obsidian	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 923-4830	331	23	14.4	67.7%	233 (70.4%)	1 (0.3%)	81 (24.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.3%)	52.4	291^st of 710 public elementary schools	59.0%		47	339^th of 706 public elementary schools	52.0%	48	14.6	43.5	57.8				29.2	41.9	40.6				35.9		$18,215	$1,429	$16,786

Frequently Asked Questions about Barnes Butte Elementary

How many students attend Barnes Butte Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Barnes Butte Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Barnes Butte Elementary?

Students at Barnes Butte Elementary are 69% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Barnes Butte Elementary in?

Crook County School District

What schools do graduates of Barnes Butte Elementary attend?

Students who attend Barnes Butte Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crook County Middle School
High : Crook County High School

Is Barnes Butte Elementary a good school?

Barnes Butte Elementary ranks 320^th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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