Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barnes Butte Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barnes Butte Elementary serves the northwest part of Prineville, OR, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 656.3 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance to the zone's edge of 18.5 miles and the furthest edge located 33.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnes Butte Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Barnes Butte Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnes Butte Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnes Butte Elementary School's ranking?
Barnes Butte Elementary School is ranked #366 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Barnes Butte Elementary School often compared to?
Barnes Butte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crooked River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Barnes Butte Elementary School?
510 students attend Barnes Butte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Barnes Butte Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barnes Butte Elementary School?
Barnes Butte Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barnes Butte Elementary School offer ?
Barnes Butte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnes Butte Elementary School part of?
Barnes Butte Elementary School is part of Crook County School District.
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