- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcanum, OH
Butler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Butler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390466302615
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Arcanum · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 321
- students enrolled
Butler Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Arcanum, OH.
School address
District: Arcanum-Butler Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390466302615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Butler Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390466302615 · Arcanum, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 22.9:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcanum Elementary School (437 students)
Butler Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Butler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcanum Elemen
Arcanum Elementary School
437 students
- Arcanum High S
Arcanum High School
325 students
- This school
Butler Middle School
321 students
- Arcanum Early 72
Arcanum Early Learning Center
72 students
What this shows Butler Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler Middle School compares
Butler Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Butler Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arcanum-Butler Local reports $11,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanum Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arcanum High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arcanum Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Butler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Arcanum
2 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler Middle School
How many students attend Butler Middle School?
Butler Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcanum, OH. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Middle School is 22.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Butler Middle School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Arcanum, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Middle School?
Butler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Arcanum?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Arcanum, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arcanum on the city page.
What other schools are in Arcanum-Butler Local?
Besides Butler Middle School, Arcanum-Butler Local also operates Arcanum Elementary School (437 students), Arcanum High School (325 students), and Arcanum Early Learning Center (72 students). See the Arcanum-Butler Local district page for the complete list.