- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Butler, PA
Broad Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Broad Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420459007698
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broad Street El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Broad Street El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Street El Sch ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Butler, PA.
School address
District: Butler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420459007698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Broad Street El Sch grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 420459007698 · Butler, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 12.7:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler Area Shs (1,956 students)
Broad Street El Sch grew from 212 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Broad Street El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler Area Sh
Butler Area Shs
1,956 students
- Butler Area Ih
Butler Area Ihs
1,291 students
- Center Twp Sch 584
Center Twp Sch
584 students
- Mcquistion El 498
Mcquistion El Sch
498 students
- Northwest El S 404
Northwest El Sch
404 students
- This school 228
Broad Street El Sch
228 students
What this shows Broad Street El Sch reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broad Street El Sch compares
Broad Street El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$15,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 73.2%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Broad Street El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Butler Area Sd reports $15,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broad Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Area Ihs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Twp Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcquistion El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broad Street El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Butler
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Center Twp Sch
Standard public school
584 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Mcquistion El Sch
Standard public school
498 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest El Sch
Standard public school
404 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Summit El Sch
Standard public school
259 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Emily Brittain El Sch
Standard public school
255 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broad Street El Sch
How many students attend Broad Street El Sch?
Broad Street El Sch has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Butler, PA. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Broad Street El Sch is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Broad Street El Sch?
90.1% of students at Broad Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broad Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Broad Street El Sch is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Butler, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broad Street El Sch?
Broad Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Broad Street El Sch rank among elementary schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Street El Sch ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Butler, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Butler on the city page.
What other schools are in Butler Area Sd?
Besides Broad Street El Sch, Butler Area Sd also operates Butler Area Shs (1,956 students), Butler Area Ihs (1,291 students), and Center Twp Sch (584 students). See the Butler Area Sd district page for the complete list.