- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukesha, WI
Butler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Butler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551578002008
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Butler Middle held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551578002008 · Waukesha, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 13.8:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
Butler Middle held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Butler Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,167 students
- North High
North High
911 students
- South High
South High
833 students
- This school
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- Waukesha Stem
Waukesha Stem Academy
580 students
What this shows Butler Middle reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler Middle compares
Butler Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Butler Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukesha Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower 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
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Waukesha
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butler Middle
How many students attend Butler Middle?
Butler Middle has 786 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Middle is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butler Middle?
33.5% of students at Butler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Butler Middle is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler Middle?
Butler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 middle schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Waukesha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Waukesha on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides Butler Middle, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and South High (833 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.