- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Butler, NJ
Butler High School
Federal NCES profile for Butler High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340252004166
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Butler, NJ.
School address
District: Butler Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340252004166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Butler High School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 340252004166 · Butler, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 11.8:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Aaron Decker School (383 students)
Butler High School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Butler High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Butler High School
482 students
- Aaron Decker S
Aaron Decker School
383 students
- Richard Butler
Richard Butler School
291 students
What this shows Butler High School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler High School compares
Butler High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 44% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Butler High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Butler Public School District reports $25,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butler High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Decker School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard Butler School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide high 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler High School
How many students attend Butler High School?
Butler High School has 482 students enrolled. It is a high school in Butler, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler High School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butler High School?
16.7% of students at Butler High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler High School?
The largest demographic group at Butler High School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Butler, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler High School?
Butler High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Butler, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Butler Public School District?
Besides Butler High School, Butler Public School District also operates Aaron Decker School (383 students) and Richard Butler School (291 students). See the Butler Public School District district page for the complete list.