- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gresham, OR
Butler Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Butler Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410280001574
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler Creek Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Creek Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Centennial Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410280001574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Butler Creek Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 410280001574 · Gresham, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 21.2:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (1,731 students)
Butler Creek Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Butler Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,731 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
876 students
- This school 509
Butler Creek Elementary School
509 students
- Oliver Middle 435
Oliver Middle
435 students
- Parklane Eleme 397
Parklane Elementary School
397 students
- Powell Butte E 392
Powell Butte Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Butler Creek Elementary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler Creek Elementary School compares
Butler Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oregon - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$16,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Butler Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centennial Sd 28j reports $16,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butler Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parklane Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powell Butte Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Gresham
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
East Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Hollydale Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
East Orient Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 21.2:1 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Butler Creek Elementary School?
Butler Creek Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gresham, OR. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Creek Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butler Creek Elementary School?
69.5% of students at Butler Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Butler Creek Elementary School is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Creek Elementary School?
Butler Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Creek Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Gresham, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gresham on the city page.
What other schools are in Centennial Sd 28j?
Besides Butler Creek Elementary School, Centennial Sd 28j also operates Centennial High School (1,731 students), Centennial Middle School (876 students), and Oliver Middle (435 students). See the Centennial Sd 28j district page for the complete list.