Enrollment
951
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Butler Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Butler Elementary School
Lake Butler Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Butler, Florida, enrolling 951 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.4% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 951 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 874 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #601.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Union also operates Lake Butler Middle School (752 students) and Union County High School (606 students) alongside Lake Butler Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Butler Elementary School compares
Lake Butler Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union, which includes Lake Butler Elementary School.
$10,031
Per student
-10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 69.7%
Federal 16.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~951 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lake Butler on the city page.
Is Lake Butler Elementary School a good school?
Lake Butler Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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