- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Libertyville, IL
Butterfield School
Federal NCES profile for Butterfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172280002525
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butterfield School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Libertyville · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 568
- students enrolled
Butterfield School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Libertyville, IL.
School address
District: Libertyville Sd 70 · Illinois
NCES ID 172280002525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Butterfield School grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 172280002525 · Libertyville, IL Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Middle School (701 students)
Butterfield School grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Butterfield School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
701 students
- This school
Butterfield School
568 students
- Copeland Manor
Copeland Manor Elem School
378 students
- Rockland Elem
Rockland Elem School
305 students
- Adler Park Sch 238
Adler Park School
238 students
What this shows Butterfield School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butterfield School compares
Butterfield School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,441
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 + 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
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 7.4%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Butterfield School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Libertyville Sd 70 reports $23,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butterfield School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Copeland Manor Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockland Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adler Park School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butterfield School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butterfield School
How many students attend Butterfield School?
Butterfield School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Libertyville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butterfield School?
The largest demographic group at Butterfield School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Libertyville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butterfield School?
Butterfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Libertyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Libertyville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Libertyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Libertyville Sd 70?
Besides Butterfield School, Libertyville Sd 70 also operates Highland Middle School (701 students), Copeland Manor Elem School (378 students), and Rockland Elem School (305 students). See the Libertyville Sd 70 district page for the complete list.