- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Butler, MO
Butler High
Federal NCES profile for Butler High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290636000158
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Butler, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Butler High held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 290636000158 · Butler, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 11.9:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler Elem. (410 students)
Butler High held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Butler High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Butler High
476 students
- Butler Elem.
Butler Elem.
410 students
- Butler Early C 85
Butler Early Childhood
85 students
What this shows Butler High reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler High compares
Butler High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 24% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Butler High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler High
How many students attend Butler High?
Butler High has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Butler, MO. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler High?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler High is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 High?
34.9% of students at Butler High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler High?
The largest demographic group at Butler High is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Butler, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler High?
Butler High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 High rank among schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler High ranks #1 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 High, Butler R-V also operates Butler Elem. (410 students) and Butler Early Childhood (85 students). See the Butler R-V district page for the complete list.