Enrollment
383
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aaron Decker School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aaron Decker School
Aaron Decker School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Butler, New Jersey, enrolling 383 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 19.4% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 645 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #184.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Butler Public School District also operates Butler High School (482 students) and Richard Butler School (291 students) alongside Aaron Decker School.
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 Aaron Decker School compares
Aaron Decker School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler Public School District, which includes Aaron Decker School.
$25,138
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.5%
State 24.7%
Federal 5.8%
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 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
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Butler on the city page.
Is Aaron Decker School a good school?
Aaron Decker School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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