- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Butte Creek Elementary School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 411145000127 · Mt Angel, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 15.2:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverton High School (1,262 students)
Butte Creek Elementary School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Butte Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silverton High
Silverton High School
1,262 students
- Silverton Midd 425
Silverton Middle School
425 students
- Robert Frost E 349
Robert Frost Elementary School
349 students
- Mark Twain Ele 314
Mark Twain Elementary
314 students
- This school 303
Butte Creek Elementary School
303 students
- Victor Point E 205
Victor Point Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Butte Creek Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butte Creek Elementary School compares
Butte Creek Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,148
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Silver Falls Sd 4j reports $16,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.