- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Butler, MO
Butler Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Butler Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290636003308
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler Early Childhood earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Early Childhood ranks #3 of 3 schools in Butler, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Butler Early Childhood grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+45.2%).
Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 290636003308 · Butler, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 21.3:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler High (476 students)
Butler Early Childhood grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+45.2%). Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Butler Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler High
Butler High
476 students
- Butler Elem.
Butler Elem.
410 students
- This school 85
Butler Early Childhood
85 students
What this shows Butler Early Childhood reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler Early Childhood compares
Butler Early Childhood is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 66% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 20% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.0, Butler Early Childhood is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Butler R-V reports $10,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butler Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler Early Childhood
How many students attend Butler Early Childhood?
Butler Early Childhood has 85 students enrolled. It is a public school in Butler, MO. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Early Childhood is 21.3:1, which is 66% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butler Early Childhood?
37.0% of students at Butler Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Butler Early Childhood is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Butler, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Early Childhood?
Butler Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Butler Early Childhood rank among schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Early Childhood ranks #3 of 3 schools in Butler, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Butler on the city page.
What other schools are in Butler R-V?
Besides Butler Early Childhood, Butler R-V also operates Butler High (476 students) and Butler Elem. (410 students). See the Butler R-V district page for the complete list.