- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlottesville, VA
Baker-Butler Elem
Federal NCES profile for Baker-Butler Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510009001937
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baker-Butler Elem earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #9 of 15
- schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Baker-Butler Elem has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baker-Butler Elem ranks #9 of 15 schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Albemarle County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510009001937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Baker-Butler Elem held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510009001937 · Charlottesville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Albemarle High (1,964 students)
Baker-Butler Elem held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Baker-Butler Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albemarle High
Albemarle High
1,964 students
- Western Albema
Western Albemarle High
1,273 students
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High
1,184 students
- Joseph T. Henl
Joseph T. Henley Middle
847 students
- Mountain View 769
Mountain View Elementary
769 students
- This school 692
Baker-Butler Elem
692 students
What this shows Baker-Butler Elem reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baker-Butler Elem compares
Baker-Butler Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 12.1%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Baker-Butler Elem is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albemarle County Public Schools reports $17,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baker-Butler Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Albemarle High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Henley Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baker-Butler Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Charlottesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
769 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Agnor-Hurt Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Woodbrook Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Mary Carr Greer Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Stone Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Hollymead Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baker-Butler Elem
How many students attend Baker-Butler Elem?
Baker-Butler Elem has 692 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlottesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baker-Butler Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Baker-Butler Elem is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Baker-Butler Elem?
24.3% of students at Baker-Butler Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baker-Butler Elem?
The largest demographic group at Baker-Butler Elem is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baker-Butler Elem?
Baker-Butler Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Baker-Butler Elem rank among schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Baker-Butler Elem ranks #9 of 15 schools in Charlottesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlottesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Besides Baker-Butler Elem, Albemarle County Public Schools also operates Albemarle High (1,964 students), Western Albemarle High (1,273 students), and Monticello High (1,184 students). See the Albemarle County Public Schools district page for the complete list.