Enrollment
568
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butterfield School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butterfield School
Butterfield School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Libertyville, Illinois, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Libertyville Sd 70 spends $22,082 per pupil, 30% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Libertyville Sd 70 also operates Highland Middle School (701 students) and Copeland Manor Elem School (378 students) alongside Butterfield School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Butterfield School compares
Butterfield 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Libertyville Sd 70, which includes Butterfield School.
$22,082
Per student
+30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Butterfield School a good school?
Butterfield School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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