- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, AR
Butterfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Butterfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050612000318
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butterfield Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Butterfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, AR.
School address
District: Fayetteville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050612000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Butterfield Elementary School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 050612000318 · Fayetteville, AR Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 20.3:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students)
Butterfield Elementary School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Butterfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School East
2,588 students
- Woodland Junio 765
Woodland Junior High School
765 students
- Ramay Junior H 761
Ramay Junior High School
761 students
- Mcnair Middle 670
Mcnair Middle School
670 students
- Owl Creek Scho 619
Owl Creek School
619 students
- This school 567
Butterfield Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Butterfield Elementary School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butterfield Elementary School compares
Butterfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 45% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 96% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Butterfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayetteville School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butterfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville High School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramay Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnair Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owl Creek School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butterfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butterfield Elementary School
How many students attend Butterfield Elementary School?
Butterfield Elementary School has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 49% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butterfield Elementary School?
32.6% of students at Butterfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butterfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Butterfield Elementary School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butterfield Elementary School?
Butterfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayetteville School District?
Besides Butterfield Elementary School, Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students), Woodland Junior High School (765 students), and Ramay Junior High School (761 students). See the Fayetteville School District district page for the complete list.