Enrollment
651
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quinlan, TX
A E Butler Int
Federal NCES profile for A E Butler Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483624004074
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A E Butler Int earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Quinlan · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
A E Butler Int has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A E Butler Int ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A E Butler Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at A E Butler Int
A E Butler Int is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Quinlan, Texas, enrolling 651 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 651 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 2,092 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,734, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 651 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Quinlan Isd spends $10,792 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Quinlan Isd also operates D C Cannon El (815 students) and Wh Ford H S (799 students) alongside A E Butler Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A E Butler Int compares
A E Butler Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, A E Butler Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quinlan Isd, which includes A E Butler Int.
$10,792
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 44.0%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A E Butler Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D C Cannon El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wh Ford H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C B Thompson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A E Butler Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~651 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about A E Butler Int
How many students attend A E Butler Int?
A E Butler Int has 651 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quinlan, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A E Butler Int?
The student-teacher ratio at A E Butler Int is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A E Butler Int?
75.5% of students at A E Butler Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A E Butler Int?
The largest demographic group at A E Butler Int is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Quinlan, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A E Butler Int?
A E Butler Int has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A E Butler Int rank among public schools in Quinlan?
By Resource Investment Index, A E Butler Int ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Quinlan on the city page.
Is A E Butler Int a good school?
A E Butler Int earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Quinlan Isd?
Besides A E Butler Int, Quinlan Isd also operates D C Cannon El (815 students), Wh Ford H S (799 students), and C B Thompson Middle (671 students). See the Quinlan Isd district page for the complete list.
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