- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aloha, OR
Butternut Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Butternut Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002301199
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butternut Creek Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Aloha · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Butternut Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butternut Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Aloha, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Butternut Creek Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 410002301199 · Aloha, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 19.5:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Century High School (1,563 students)
Butternut Creek Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Butternut Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Century High S
Century High School
1,563 students
- Glencoe High S
Glencoe High School
1,492 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,459 students
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School
1,327 students
- Evergreen Jr H
Evergreen Jr High School
728 students
- This school 332
Butternut Creek Elementary School
332 students
What this shows Butternut Creek Elementary School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butternut Creek Elementary School compares
Butternut Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$16,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Butternut Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsboro Sd 1j reports $16,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butternut Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butternut Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Aloha
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butternut Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Butternut Creek Elementary School?
Butternut Creek Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aloha, OR. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butternut Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butternut Creek Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butternut Creek Elementary School?
40.1% of students at Butternut Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butternut Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Butternut Creek Elementary School is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Aloha, OR. 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 Butternut Creek Elementary School?
Butternut Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Butternut Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Aloha?
By Resource Investment Index, Butternut Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Aloha, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aloha on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides Butternut Creek Elementary School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students), Glencoe High School (1,492 students), and Liberty High School (1,459 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.