- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartsville, SC
Butler Academy
Federal NCES profile for Butler Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450390101737Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hartsville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hartsville, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Butler Academy grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+21.5%).
Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 450390101737 · Hartsville, SC Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
393 enr · 15.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Butler Academy grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+21.5%). Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Butler Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Preparato
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- Bridges Prepar
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- This school 393
Butler Academy
393 students
What this shows Butler Academy reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler Academy compares
Butler Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.1%
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Butler Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butler Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hartsville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler Academy
How many students attend Butler Academy?
Butler Academy has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartsville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Academy is 15.7:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butler Academy?
100.0% of students at Butler Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Academy?
The largest demographic group at Butler Academy is African American at 47.1% of enrollment, in Hartsville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Academy?
Butler Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Butler Academy rank among elementary schools in Hartsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hartsville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hartsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Butler Academy, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.