Enrollment
509
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butler Creek Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butler Creek Elementary School
Butler Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Gresham, Oregon, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 288 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #273, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Gresham's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Gresham Elementary School (584 students): Butler Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 20.9:1).
Centennial Sd 28j also operates Centennial High School (1,731 students) and Centennial Middle School (876 students) alongside Butler Creek Elementary School.
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 Butler Creek Elementary School compares
Butler Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centennial Sd 28j, which includes Butler Creek Elementary School.
$14,666
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 59.8%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Butler Creek Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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