Crook County School District

471 Ne Ochoco Plaza Dr
Prineville, OR 97754-8467
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Crook County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,279 students in Crook County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Crook County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
3,279 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Crook County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 72% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#41 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
31%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

49%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

29%
30%
(21-22)
92%
81%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
45.2%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
4%

Showing 2005–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
16%
27%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
2%
% White
78%
57%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,193 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,960 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$11,633 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$52 MM
$12,018 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$17,193
$21,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,960
$22,286

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Crook County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steins Pillar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
640 East 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4230
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Paulina School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70050 Se Paulina City Rd
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Powell Butte Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13650 Sw Hwy 126
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Barnes Butte Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1875 Ne Ironhorse Dr
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4150
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Crooked River Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6488
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Crook County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Brothers Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
34396 Hwy 20
Brothers, OR 97712
(541) 903-2819
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Crook County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Se Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Se Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
641 E 1st St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4153
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Crook County School District?
Crook County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,279 students.
What is the rank of Crook County School District?
Crook County School District is ranked #38 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crook County School District?
78% of Crook County School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crook County School District?
Crook County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Crook County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,960 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,279 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 92% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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