- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Butler, IN
Butler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Butler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180306000404
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 366
- students enrolled
Butler Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist · Indiana
NCES ID 180306000404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Butler Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 180306000404 · Butler, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.1:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside Junior-Senior High School (559 students)
Butler Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Butler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastside Junio
Eastside Junior-Senior High School
559 students
- This school
Butler Elementary School
366 students
- Riverdale Elem
Riverdale Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Butler Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler Elementary School compares
Butler Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,355
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Butler Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist reports $29,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler Elementary School
How many students attend Butler Elementary School?
Butler Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Butler, IN. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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?
51.3% of students at Butler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Butler Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Butler, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Elementary School?
Butler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist?
Besides Butler Elementary School, Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist also operates Eastside Junior-Senior High School (559 students) and Riverdale Elementary School (300 students). See the Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist district page for the complete list.