Enrollment
228
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broad Street El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broad Street El Sch
Broad Street El Sch is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Butler, Pennsylvania, enrolling 228 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 228 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Butler's elementary schools, it stands alongside Center Twp Sch (584 students): Broad Street El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 11.5:1).
Butler Area Sd also operates Butler Area Shs (1,956 students) and Butler Area Ihs (1,291 students) alongside Broad Street El Sch.
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 Broad Street El Sch compares
Broad Street El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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 $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler Area Sd, which includes Broad Street El Sch.
$15,227
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 41.6%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Broad Street El Sch a good school?
Broad Street El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania 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 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.
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