- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lupton, CO
Leo William Butler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leo William Butler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080402000554
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leo William Butler Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Fort Lupton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leo William Butler Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leo William Butler Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fort Lupton, CO.
School address
District: Weld Re-8 Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080402000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Leo William Butler Elementary School shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 080402000554 · Fort Lupton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 15.4:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Lupton High School (721 students)
Leo William Butler Elementary School shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Leo William Butler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Lupton Hi
Fort Lupton High School
721 students
- Twombly Elemen
Twombly Elementary School
473 students
- Fort Lupton Mi
Fort Lupton Middle School
438 students
- This school
Leo William Butler Elementary School
355 students
- Kenneth Homyak
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
311 students
- Little Trapper 157
Little Trappers Preschool
157 students
What this shows Leo William Butler Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leo William Butler Elementary School compares
Leo William Butler Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Colorado - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$13,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.0%
White 23.7%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Leo William Butler Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld Re-8 Schools reports $13,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leo William Butler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lupton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twombly Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Lupton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Homyak Pk-8 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Trappers Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leo William Butler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leo William Butler Elementary School
How many students attend Leo William Butler Elementary School?
Leo William Butler Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Lupton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo William Butler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leo William Butler Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% 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 Leo William Butler Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Leo William Butler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leo William Butler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leo William Butler Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in Fort Lupton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leo William Butler Elementary School?
Leo William Butler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leo William Butler Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Lupton?
By Resource Investment Index, Leo William Butler Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fort Lupton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Lupton on the city page.
What other schools are in Weld Re-8 Schools?
Besides Leo William Butler Elementary School, Weld Re-8 Schools also operates Fort Lupton High School (721 students), Twombly Elementary School (473 students), and Fort Lupton Middle School (438 students). See the Weld Re-8 Schools district page for the complete list.