- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salt Lake City, UT
Butler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Butler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490014200293
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Canyons District · Utah
NCES ID 490014200293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Butler Middle held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 490014200293 · Salt Lake City, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 22.3:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Butler Middle held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Butler Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 913
Butler Middle
913 students
What this shows Butler Middle reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler Middle compares
Butler Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 45% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Utah - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Butler Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~913 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler Middle
How many students attend Butler Middle?
Butler Middle has 913 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Middle is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butler Middle?
15.3% of students at Butler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Butler Middle is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Middle?
Butler Middle 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 rank among public schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Butler Middle, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.