- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nazareth, PA
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421638003488
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Nazareth · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Nazareth, PA.
School address
District: Nazareth Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421638003488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch grew from 552 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 421638003488 · Nazareth, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 15.2:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Nazareth Area Hs (1,607 students)
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch grew from 552 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nazareth Area
Nazareth Area Hs
1,607 students
- Nazareth Area
Nazareth Area Ms
775 students
- Nazareth Area
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
752 students
- Lower Nazareth 615
Lower Nazareth El Sch
615 students
- This school 576
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch
576 students
- Shafer El Sch 559
Shafer El Sch
559 students
What this shows Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch compares
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 66% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,647
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nazareth Area Sd reports $17,647 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nazareth Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower Nazareth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shafer El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Nazareth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
752 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lower Nazareth El Sch
Standard public school
615 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Shafer El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Plainfield El Sch
Standard public school
434 students 12.4:1 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 (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch
How many students attend Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch?
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nazareth, PA. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch?
19.6% of students at Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Nazareth, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch?
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch rank among elementary schools in Nazareth?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Nazareth, 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 Nazareth on the city page.
What other schools are in Nazareth Area Sd?
Besides Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch, Nazareth Area Sd also operates Nazareth Area Hs (1,607 students), Nazareth Area Ms (775 students), and Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch (752 students). See the Nazareth Area Sd district page for the complete list.