Enrollment
355
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leo William Butler Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leo William Butler Elementary School
Leo William Butler Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Lupton, Colorado, enrolling 355 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 286 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #214, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld Re-8 Schools spends $12,774 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weld Re-8 Schools also operates Fort Lupton High School (721 students) and Twombly Elementary School (473 students) alongside Leo William 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 Leo William Butler Elementary School compares
Leo William Butler Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,774
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld Re-8 Schools, which includes Leo William Butler Elementary School.
$12,774
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.7%
State 26.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Leo William Butler Elementary School a good school?
Leo William Butler Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado 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 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.
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