Prue, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Prue

Prue is a small, rural public school district in Osage County, Oklahoma, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district’s enrollment is modest for a PK-12 system, and the student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic. Asian students make up a very small presence, and the data shows no Black or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the proportion of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners, was not available.

The district operates two schools: Prue Elementary and Prue High School. State assessment data from the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) is available for the 2024-25 school year, though it comes with a caution. The state changed the cut scores for math and English language arts in this testing cycle, which means the results are not directly comparable to prior years. A parent looking at trend data should note that comparison is not possible here. Tested grade levels span third through eighth grade; high school assessment data is not reflected in this snapshot.

In math, the proficiency rates across grades three, four, seven, and eight that were reported ranged from low to moderate. The fifth and sixth grade math results were suppressed, likely due to small group sizes, so no public rate is available there. In English language arts, the picture is similar. Proficiency rates in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grades that were reported were low, with fourth grade showing a particularly weak result. The seventh and eighth grade ELA results were also suppressed. In science, the fifth grade rate was moderate, while the eighth grade science result was suppressed. Overall, when looking across all tested subjects and grades where a rate could be reported, Prue’s combined proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Osage County’s districts. That is a relative position among a peer set; it does not indicate that the absolute performance is strong, and the suppression of several grade-level results means the index is based on an incomplete set of data.

Chronic absenteeism is a known concern. The district’s rate sits above the midpoint among its county peers, meaning a substantial share of students are missing enough school to be considered chronically absent. Parents may want to ask the district how it supports regular attendance and what steps are being taken.

On spending, the per-pupil current expenditure falls in the lower half of the middle range among Osage County districts. A graduation rate for Prue High School was not available in the data provided, so no statement can be made about high school completion.

The housing market connected to this district reflects a mix of rural towns. The weighted typical home value for the district’s coverage area is below both the state and national typical values. The weighted typical rent is also below the national typical rent. The largest share of the housing data comes from a zip code with a lower home value that has seen a notable year-over-year decline, while the other contributing zip codes show modest appreciation. Homeownership appears more affordable than renting, with an estimated monthly mortgage payment below what a typical rent would cost, though this comparison depends on the buyer’s down payment and credit.

A search for recent district-level policy changes, bond issues, or curriculum shifts turned up nothing publicly reported for the period from 2021 to 2024. The only change noted was a drop in the state report card grade from B to C between 2021 and 2022, but that is a performance outcome rather than a structural change. The district appears to operate without major recent controversy or announced shifts, which may appeal to families looking for stability, but it also means there is little public information about the district’s strategic direction or planned improvements. Anyone considering this district should plan to visit and ask direct questions about academic support, attendance policy, and what programs are available at both the elementary and high school level, especially since data on high school outcomes and course offerings was not included here.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

275

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

White 73%

Asian 1%

Two+ 11%

Am. Indian / AK Native 10%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

PRUE ES

PRUE HS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

4 grades reported

21%

Grade 3

20%

Grade 4

45%

Grade 7

47%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

4 grades reported

21%

Grade 3

Grade 4

29%

Grade 5

20%

Grade 6

Science

1 grade reported

33%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$175,597

Year-over-year change-2.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$108K to $276K

vs. state typical0.79x

vs. national typical0.48x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
74035	Hominy	$108K	-9.5%	37.4%
74070	Skiatook	$276K	+5.4%	16.9%
74063	Sand Springs	$236K	+4.9%	13.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,141/mo

Year-over-year change+0.4%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,076 to $1,194/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
74070	Skiatook	$1,194	—	16.9%
74063	Sand Springs	$1,076	+0.4%	13.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$886/mo

Home price / national median income2.1x

Annual rent / national median income16.4%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$255/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$221,765 (+2.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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