- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, NC
Butler Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Butler Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370093000352
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler Avenue Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler Avenue Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton, NC.
School address
District: Clinton City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370093000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Butler Avenue Elementary grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 370093000352 · Clinton, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 12.3:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High (828 students)
Butler Avenue Elementary grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Butler Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High
Clinton High
828 students
- Sampson Middle
Sampson Middle
703 students
- Sunset Avenue
Sunset Avenue Elementary
649 students
- This school
Butler Avenue Elementary
469 students
- Langdon C Kerr
Langdon C Kerr Elementary
366 students
What this shows Butler Avenue Elementary reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler Avenue Elementary compares
Butler Avenue Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,982
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
African American 32.8%
White 13.6%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Butler Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Clinton City Schools reports $11,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butler Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sampson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langdon C Kerr Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
2 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Butler Avenue Elementary?
Butler Avenue Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Avenue Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Butler Avenue Elementary?
99.3% of students at Butler Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Butler Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Clinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Avenue Elementary?
Butler Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Butler Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton City Schools?
Besides Butler Avenue Elementary, Clinton City Schools also operates Clinton High (828 students), Sampson Middle (703 students), and Sunset Avenue Elementary (649 students). See the Clinton City Schools district page for the complete list.