- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moreno Valley, CA
Butterfield Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Butterfield Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062580008907
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butterfield Language Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 29
- elementary schools in Moreno Valley · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Butterfield Language Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield Language Academy ranks #7 of 29 elementary schools in Moreno Valley, CA.
School address
District: Moreno Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062580008907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Butterfield Language Academy held near 964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 062580008907 · Moreno Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 20.9:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View High (2,699 students)
Butterfield Language Academy held near 964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Butterfield Language Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Hi
Valley View High
2,699 students
- Canyon Springs
Canyon Springs High
2,251 students
- Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley High
2,103 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,924 students
- Vista Heights
Vista Heights Middle
1,419 students
- This school 963
Butterfield Language Academy
963 students
What this shows Butterfield Language Academy reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butterfield Language Academy compares
Butterfield Language Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$18,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 963 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
African American 6.5%
White 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Butterfield Language Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moreno Valley Unified reports $18,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butterfield Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moreno Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Heights Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butterfield Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Moreno Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lasselle Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Moreno Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 35.2:1 students per teacher
Rainbow Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
723 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Bear Valley Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
North Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 22.4:1 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 (~963 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butterfield Language Academy
How many students attend Butterfield Language Academy?
Butterfield Language Academy has 963 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moreno Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 964 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Language Academy is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% higher 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 Language Academy?
65.8% of students at Butterfield Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butterfield Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Butterfield Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Moreno Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butterfield Language Academy?
Butterfield Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Language Academy rank among elementary schools in Moreno Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield Language Academy ranks #7 of 29 elementary schools in Moreno Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moreno Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Moreno Valley Unified?
Besides Butterfield Language Academy, Moreno Valley Unified also operates Valley View High (2,699 students), Canyon Springs High (2,251 students), and Moreno Valley High (2,103 students). See the Moreno Valley Unified district page for the complete list.