- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino Hills, CA
Butterfield Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Butterfield Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060846009528
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butterfield Ranch Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Chino Hills · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.9:1
- large classes for California
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Butterfield Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield Ranch Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Chino Hills, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846009528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Butterfield Ranch Elementary grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 060846009528 · Chino Hills, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 28.9:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Hills High (2,748 students)
Butterfield Ranch Elementary grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Butterfield Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Hills Hi
Chino Hills High
2,748 students
- Ruben S. Ayala
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541 students
- Chino High
Chino High
2,077 students
- Don Antonio Lu
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256 students
- Canyon Hills J 1,070
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070 students
- This school 607
Butterfield Ranch Elementary
607 students
What this shows Butterfield Ranch Elementary reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butterfield Ranch Elementary compares
Butterfield Ranch Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 9.7%
White 9.2%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Butterfield Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chino Valley Unified reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butterfield Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butterfield Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Chino Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Michael G. Wickman Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Eagle Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Gerald F. Litel Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 22:1 students per teacher
Country Springs Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Rolling Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 24.4:1 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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butterfield Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Butterfield Ranch Elementary?
Butterfield Ranch Elementary has 607 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Ranch Elementary is 28.9:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butterfield Ranch Elementary?
23.8% of students at Butterfield Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butterfield Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Butterfield Ranch Elementary is Asian at 49.9% of enrollment, in Chino Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butterfield Ranch Elementary?
Butterfield Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chino Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield Ranch Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Chino Hills, 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 Chino Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Butterfield Ranch Elementary, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.