- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Butler, FL
Lake Butler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Butler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120189001958
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Butler Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake Butler · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Butler Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Butler Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Butler, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lake Butler Elementary School held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 120189001958 · Lake Butler, FL Other · MID · TRAD
951 enr · 15.1:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Butler Middle School (752 students)
Lake Butler Elementary School held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Butler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Butler Elementary School
951 students
- Lake Butler Mi
Lake Butler Middle School
752 students
- Union County H
Union County High School
606 students
What this shows Lake Butler Elementary School reports 951 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Butler Elementary School compares
Lake Butler Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$11,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Lake Butler Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union reports $11,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Butler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Butler Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Butler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~951 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Butler Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Butler Elementary School?
Lake Butler Elementary School has 951 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Butler, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,061 (2022-23) → 1,028 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Butler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Butler Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Lake Butler Elementary School?
59.4% of students at Lake Butler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Butler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Butler Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Lake Butler, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Butler Elementary School?
Lake Butler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Lake Butler Elementary School rank among public schools in Lake Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Butler Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Butler, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union?
Besides Lake Butler Elementary School, Union also operates Lake Butler Middle School (752 students) and Union County High School (606 students). See the Union district page for the complete list.