- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172346002575
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Lombard · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- 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 #8 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL.
School address
District: Lombard Sd 44 · Illinois
NCES ID 172346002575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172346002575 · Lombard, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenn Westlake Middle School (935 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Butterfield Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenn Westlake
Glenn Westlake Middle School
935 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
477 students
- Wm Hammerschmi
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
381 students
- This school 293
Butterfield Elem School
293 students
- Manor Hill Ele 285
Manor Hill Elem School
285 students
- Pleasant Lane 245
Pleasant Lane Elem School
245 students
What this shows Butterfield Elem School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 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
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% 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
$23,110
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lombard Sd 44, which includes Butterfield Elem School.
$23,110
Per student
+27%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 25.8%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower 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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- 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 11.6:1 students per teacher
Westmore Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Schafer Elem School
Standard public school
354 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Manor Hill Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Lane Elem School
Standard public school
245 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~293 students)
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 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 #8 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.
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.
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