- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Butler, PA
Center Twp Sch
Federal NCES profile for Center Twp Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420459001148
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Twp Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Twp Sch has class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Twp Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Butler, PA.
School address
District: Butler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420459001148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Center Twp Sch held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.1 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 420459001148 · Butler, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 11.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler Area Shs (1,956 students)
Center Twp Sch held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.1 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Center Twp Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler Area Sh
Butler Area Shs
1,956 students
- Butler Area Ih
Butler Area Ihs
1,291 students
- This school 584
Center Twp Sch
584 students
- Mcquistion El 498
Mcquistion El Sch
498 students
- Northwest El S 404
Northwest El Sch
404 students
- Connoquenessin 287
Connoquenessing El Sch
287 students
What this shows Center Twp Sch reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Twp Sch compares
Center Twp Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 36% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Center Twp Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Butler Area Sd reports $15,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Twp Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Area Ihs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcquistion El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Connoquenessing El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Twp Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Butler
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcquistion El Sch
Standard public school
498 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest El Sch
Standard public school
404 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Summit El Sch
Standard public school
259 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Emily Brittain El Sch
Standard public school
255 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Broad Street El Sch
Standard public school
228 students 12.7:1 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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Center Twp Sch
How many students attend Center Twp Sch?
Center Twp Sch has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Butler, PA. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Twp Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Twp Sch is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% lower 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 Center Twp Sch?
36.9% of students at Center Twp Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Twp Sch?
The largest demographic group at Center Twp Sch is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Butler, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Twp Sch?
Center Twp Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Center Twp Sch rank among elementary schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Twp Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Butler, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Butler on the city page.
What other schools are in Butler Area Sd?
Besides Center Twp Sch, Butler Area Sd also operates Butler Area Shs (1,956 students), Butler Area Ihs (1,291 students), and Mcquistion El Sch (498 students). See the Butler Area Sd district page for the complete list.