- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Dodge, IA
Butler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Butler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191182000720
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Fort Dodge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA.
School address
District: Fort Dodge Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191182000720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Butler Elementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 191182000720 · Fort Dodge, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 11.3:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Dodge High School (1,020 students)
Butler Elementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Butler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Dodge Hig
Fort Dodge High School
1,020 students
- Fort Dodge Mid
Fort Dodge Middle School
765 students
- Duncombe Eleme
Duncombe Elementary School
438 students
- Early Childhoo 376
Early Childhood Center
376 students
- This school 328
Butler Elementary School
328 students
- Cooper Element 231
Cooper Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Butler Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler Elementary School compares
Butler Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 82% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Iowa - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$12,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 7.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Butler Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Dodge Comm School District reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Dodge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncombe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Dodge
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler Elementary School
How many students attend Butler Elementary School?
Butler Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Dodge, IA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 28% 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 Elementary School?
66.2% of students at Butler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Butler Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Fort Dodge, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Elementary School?
Butler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Dodge?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Dodge on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Dodge Comm School District?
Besides Butler Elementary School, Fort Dodge Comm School District also operates Fort Dodge High School (1,020 students), Fort Dodge Middle School (765 students), and Duncombe Elementary School (438 students). See the Fort Dodge Comm School District district page for the complete list.