- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Alta E Butler School
Federal NCES profile for Alta E Butler School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040396000314
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta E Butler School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #87 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta E Butler School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta E Butler School ranks #87 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Isaac Elementary District (4259) · Arizona
NCES ID 040396000314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Alta E Butler School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 040396000314 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 15.9:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students)
Alta E Butler School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Alta E Butler School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pueblo Del Sol
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
659 students
- Morris K. Udal
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
553 students
- This school
Alta E Butler School
541 students
- J B Sutton Ele
J B Sutton Elementary School
522 students
- Isaac Middle S
Isaac Middle School
474 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Alta E Butler School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta E Butler School compares
Alta E Butler School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Arizona - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$15,074
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
African American 4.3%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Alta E Butler School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Isaac Elementary District (4259) reports $15,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta E Butler School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Del Sol Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J B Sutton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta E Butler School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Nationwide elementary 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta E Butler School
How many students attend Alta E Butler School?
Alta E Butler School has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta E Butler School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta E Butler School is 15.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% higher 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 Alta E Butler School?
78.0% of students at Alta E Butler School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta E Butler School?
The largest demographic group at Alta E Butler School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta E Butler School?
Alta E Butler School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Alta E Butler School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta E Butler School ranks #87 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Isaac Elementary District (4259)?
Besides Alta E Butler School, Isaac Elementary District (4259) also operates Pueblo Del Sol Middle School (659 students), Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes (553 students), and J B Sutton Elementary School (522 students). See the Isaac Elementary District (4259) district page for the complete list.