- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Butler, NJ
Aaron Decker School
Federal NCES profile for Aaron Decker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340252004168
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aaron Decker School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aaron Decker School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aaron Decker School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Butler, NJ.
School address
District: Butler Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340252004168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Aaron Decker School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 340252004168 · Butler, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 10.4:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler High School (482 students)
Aaron Decker School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Aaron Decker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
482 students
- This school
Aaron Decker School
383 students
- Richard Butler
Richard Butler School
291 students
What this shows Aaron Decker School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aaron Decker School compares
Aaron Decker School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 34% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Aaron Decker School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Butler Public School District reports $25,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aaron Decker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard Butler School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aaron Decker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aaron Decker School
How many students attend Aaron Decker School?
Aaron Decker School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Butler, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aaron Decker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aaron Decker School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aaron Decker School?
19.4% of students at Aaron Decker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aaron Decker School?
The largest demographic group at Aaron Decker School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Butler, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aaron Decker School?
Aaron Decker School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aaron Decker School rank among public schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Aaron Decker School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Butler, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Butler Public School District?
Besides Aaron Decker School, Butler Public School District also operates Butler High School (482 students) and Richard Butler School (291 students). See the Butler Public School District district page for the complete list.