- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
James P Butler El
Federal NCES profile for James P Butler El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071012820
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James P Butler El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #97 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James P Butler El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James P Butler El ranks #97 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
James P Butler El shrank from 985 students in 2022-23 to 932 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 484071012820 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
884 enr · 18:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
James P Butler El shrank from 985 students in 2022-23 to 932 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James P Butler El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 884
James P Butler El
884 students
What this shows James P Butler El reports 884 students on the CCD universe file.
How James P Butler El compares
James P Butler El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
884
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$11,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
White 8.8%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, James P Butler El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James P Butler El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James P Butler El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~884 students)
Frequently asked questions about James P Butler El
How many students attend James P Butler El?
James P Butler El has 884 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 985 (2022-23) → 932 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James P Butler El?
The student-teacher ratio at James P Butler El is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James P Butler El?
48.0% of students at James P Butler El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James P Butler El?
The largest demographic group at James P Butler El is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James P Butler El?
James P Butler El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 James P Butler El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, James P Butler El ranks #97 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides James P Butler El, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.