Enrollment
157
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400600000227
Butner Es — Cromwell, OK
Federal NCES profile for Butner Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butner Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Butner Es reports 157 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 105 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Butner spends $17,342 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.5% from local sources (property taxes), 31.0% from the state, and 30.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Butner Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 15% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,342
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 105 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 157 Top 26% in Oklahoma — larger than 74% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400600000227
Student demographics
White 44.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.2%
Two or More 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 105:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butner, which includes Butner Es.
$17,342
Per student
+22%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 31.0%
Federal 30.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Butner Es
How many students attend Butner Es?
Butner Es has 157 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cromwell, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butner Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Butner Es is 12.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butner Es?
The largest demographic group at Butner Es is White at 44.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cromwell, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butner Es?
Butner Es has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.