- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Butler, PA
Emily Brittain El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Emily Brittain El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420459001134
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emily Brittain El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Emily Brittain El Sch has class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Brittain El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Butler, PA.
School address
District: Butler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420459001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Emily Brittain El Sch held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 420459001134 · Butler, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 10.6:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler Area Shs (1,956 students)
Emily Brittain El Sch held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Emily Brittain El 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
- Center Twp Sch 584
Center Twp Sch
584 students
- Mcquistion El 498
Mcquistion El Sch
498 students
- Northwest El S 404
Northwest El Sch
404 students
- This school 255
Emily Brittain El Sch
255 students
What this shows Emily Brittain El Sch reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emily Brittain El Sch compares
Emily Brittain El 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Emily Brittain El 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 Emily Brittain El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Area Ihs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Twp Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcquistion El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emily Brittain El 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
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Butler
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Center Twp Sch
Standard public school
584 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emily Brittain El Sch
How many students attend Emily Brittain El Sch?
Emily Brittain El Sch has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Butler, PA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Brittain El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily Brittain El Sch is 10.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Emily Brittain El Sch?
68.8% of students at Emily Brittain El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily Brittain El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Emily Brittain El Sch is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Butler, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily Brittain El Sch?
Emily Brittain El Sch 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 Emily Brittain El Sch rank among elementary schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Brittain El Sch ranks #2 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 Emily Brittain El Sch, Butler Area Sd also operates Butler Area Shs (1,956 students), Butler Area Ihs (1,291 students), and Center Twp Sch (584 students). See the Butler Area Sd district page for the complete list.