- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Butler, FL
Lake Butler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Butler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120189001957
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Butler Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lake Butler · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Butler Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Butler Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Butler, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Lake Butler Middle School grew from 691 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 120189001957 · Lake Butler, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 16.3:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Butler Elementary School (951 students)
Lake Butler Middle School grew from 691 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Butler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Butler El
Lake Butler Elementary School
951 students
- This school
Lake Butler Middle School
752 students
- Union County H
Union County High School
606 students
What this shows Lake Butler Middle School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Butler Middle School compares
Lake Butler Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 752 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Lake Butler Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Butler Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Butler Middle 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 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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Butler Middle School
How many students attend Lake Butler Middle School?
Lake Butler Middle School has 752 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Butler, FL. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Butler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Butler Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Middle School?
49.2% of students at Lake Butler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Butler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Butler Middle School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Lake Butler, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Butler Middle School?
Lake Butler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Butler Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Union also operates Lake Butler Elementary School (951 students) and Union County High School (606 students). See the Union district page for the complete list.