Enrollment
303
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mt Angel, OR
Butte Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Butte Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411145000127
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butte Creek Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mt Angel · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Butte Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butte Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mt Angel, OR.
School address
District: Silver Falls Sd 4j · Oregon
NCES ID 411145000127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butte Creek Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butte Creek Elementary School
Butte Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mt Angel, Oregon, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Oregon average.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mt Angel's elementary schools, it stands alongside St Marys Public School (296 students): Butte Creek Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 19.7:1).
Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students) and Silverton Middle School (425 students) alongside Butte Creek Elementary 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 Butte Creek Elementary School compares
Butte Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 59% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Oregon - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$15,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Butte Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silver Falls Sd 4j, which includes Butte Creek Elementary School.
$15,175
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 62.7%
Federal 9.5%
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.
How Butte Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victor Point Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butte Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Mt Angel
1 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 Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Butte Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Butte Creek Elementary School?
Butte Creek Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mt Angel, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butte Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butte Creek Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Butte Creek Elementary School?
21.5% of students at Butte Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butte Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Butte Creek Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Mt Angel, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butte Creek Elementary School?
Butte Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Butte Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Mt Angel?
By Resource Investment Index, Butte Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mt Angel, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt Angel on the city page.
Is Butte Creek Elementary School a good school?
Butte Creek Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon 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 Silver Falls Sd 4j?
Besides Butte Creek Elementary School, Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students), Silverton Middle School (425 students), and Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students). See the Silver Falls Sd 4j district page for the complete list.
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