Enrollment
584
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 420459001148
Center Twp Sch — Butler, PA
Federal NCES profile for Center Twp Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Butler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Twp Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Center Twp Sch reports 584 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% below the Pennsylvania average and 29% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 556 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Butler Area Sd spends $18,656 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.2% from local sources (property taxes), 41.6% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Center Twp Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 36% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 32% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,656
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
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.
Overview
Enrollment 584 Top 69% in Pennsylvania — larger than 31% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.9% -36% vs state
NCES ID 420459001148
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.1
Students per counselor 556:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler Area Sd, which includes Center Twp Sch.
$18,656
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 41.6%
Federal 11.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Center Twp Sch
How many students attend Center Twp Sch?
Center Twp Sch has 584 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Butler, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Twp Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Twp Sch is 12.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Butler, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Twp Sch?
Center Twp Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.