How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Butler Elementary School | Dayton Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Dodge, IA | Dayton, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 328 | 200 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.1% | 41.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Butler Elementary School | Dayton Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,486 | $15,011 |
| District | Fort Dodge Community School District | Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Butler Elementary School | Dayton Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 88.5% |
| African American | 7.6% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% | 7.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.9% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Butler Elementary School | Dayton Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 425:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.9% | 13.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 34 | 12 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.