Enrollment
878
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 130438001562
Butler High School — Augusta, GA
Federal NCES profile for Butler High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 27
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butler High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Butler High School reports 878 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Georgia average and 89% above the national baseline. The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 293 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Richmond County spends $15,323 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.6% from local sources (property taxes), 40.0% from the state, and 24.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Butler High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
— 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,323
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 878 Top 74% in Georgia — larger than 26% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.0% +61% vs state
NCES ID 130438001562
Student demographics
African American 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
White 4.2%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 87.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 293:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.8%
In-school suspensions 126
Out-of-school suspensions 168
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County, which includes Butler High School.
$15,323
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
Similar high schools in Augusta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Academy of Richmond County High School
Standard public school
1,178 students 17:1 students per teacher
Cross Creek High School
Standard public school
1,152 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Westside High School
Standard public school
1,088 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Glenn Hills High School
Standard public school
839 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Laney High School
Standard public school
736 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Josey High School
Standard public school
625 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Butler High School
How many students attend Butler High School?
Butler High School has 878 students enrolled. It is a high school in Augusta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler High School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butler High School?
98.0% of students at Butler High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler High School?
The largest demographic group at Butler High School is African American at 87.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler High School?
Butler High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.