- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanger, TX
Butterfield El
Federal NCES profile for Butterfield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483918011811
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butterfield El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Butterfield El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield El ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Sanger, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Butterfield El held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 483918011811 · Sanger, TX Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 14:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger H S (827 students)
Butterfield El held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Butterfield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanger H S
Sanger H S
827 students
- Clear Creek In
Clear Creek Int
598 students
- This school
Butterfield El
503 students
- Sanger Middle
Sanger Middle
426 students
- Chisholm Trail 292
Chisholm Trail El
292 students
- Sanger Sixth G 213
Sanger Sixth Grade Campus
213 students
What this shows Butterfield El reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butterfield El compares
Butterfield El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Butterfield El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sanger Isd reports $14,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butterfield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanger Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanger Sixth Grade Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butterfield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butterfield El
How many students attend Butterfield El?
Butterfield El has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sanger, TX. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Butterfield El?
35.5% of students at Butterfield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butterfield El?
The largest demographic group at Butterfield El is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Sanger, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butterfield El?
Butterfield El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Butterfield El rank among public schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield El ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Sanger, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Isd?
Besides Butterfield El, Sanger Isd also operates Sanger H S (827 students), Clear Creek Int (598 students), and Sanger Middle (426 students). See the Sanger Isd district page for the complete list.