Enrollment
321
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butler Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butler Middle School
Butler Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Arcanum, Ohio, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 26% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 642 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Arcanum's elementary schools, it stands alongside Arcanum Elementary School (437 students): Butler Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 19:1).
Arcanum-Butler Local also operates Arcanum Elementary School (437 students) and Arcanum High School (325 students) alongside Butler Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Butler Middle School compares
Butler Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arcanum-Butler Local, which includes Butler Middle School.
$11,960
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 47.6%
Federal 9.0%
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.
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
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Butler Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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