Enrollment
293
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lombard, IL
Butterfield Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Butterfield Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172346002575
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butterfield Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Lombard · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 293
- students enrolled
Butterfield Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield Elem School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL.
School address
District: Lombard Sd 44 · Illinois
NCES ID 172346002575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butterfield Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butterfield Elem School
Butterfield Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lombard, Illinois, enrolling 293 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 293 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lombard Sd 44 spends $22,524 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lombard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison Elementary School (477 students): Butterfield Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 11.5:1).
Lombard Sd 44 also operates Glenn Westlake Middle School (935 students) and Madison Elementary School (477 students) alongside Butterfield Elem 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 Butterfield Elem School compares
Butterfield Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,524
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 293 Top 65% in Illinois - larger than 35% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172346002575
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Asian 18.8%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Butterfield Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lombard Sd 44, which includes Butterfield Elem School.
$22,524
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 25.8%
Federal 6.0%
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 Butterfield Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Westlake Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manor Hill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Lane Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butterfield Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Lombard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Westmore Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Standard public school
381 students 14:1 students per teacher
Schafer Elem School
Standard public school
354 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Manor Hill Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Lane Elem School
Standard public school
245 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Butterfield Elem School
How many students attend Butterfield Elem School?
Butterfield Elem School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lombard, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butterfield Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Butterfield Elem School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Lombard, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butterfield Elem School?
Butterfield Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Butterfield Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lombard?
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield Elem School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lombard on the city page.
Is Butterfield Elem School a good school?
Butterfield Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Lombard Sd 44?
Besides Butterfield Elem School, Lombard Sd 44 also operates Glenn Westlake Middle School (935 students), Madison Elementary School (477 students), and Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School (381 students). See the Lombard Sd 44 district page for the complete list.