Enrollment
498
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Butler, PA
Mcquistion El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mcquistion El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420459001138
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcquistion El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcquistion El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcquistion El Sch ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Butler, PA.
School address
District: Butler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420459001138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcquistion El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcquistion El Sch
Mcquistion El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Butler, Pennsylvania, enrolling 498 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 498 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 297 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #251, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 623 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Butler's elementary schools, it stands alongside Center Twp Sch (584 students): Mcquistion El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 11.5:1).
Butler Area Sd also operates Butler Area Shs (1,956 students) and Butler Area Ihs (1,291 students) alongside Mcquistion El Sch.
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 Mcquistion El Sch compares
Mcquistion El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 4% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$15,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 88.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Mcquistion El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler Area Sd, which includes Mcquistion El Sch.
$15,227
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 41.6%
Federal 11.2%
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 Mcquistion El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Area Ihs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Twp Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Connoquenessing El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcquistion El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Butler
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Center Twp Sch
Standard public school
584 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Northwest El Sch
Standard public school
404 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Summit El Sch
Standard public school
259 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Emily Brittain El Sch
Standard public school
255 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Broad Street El Sch
Standard public school
228 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcquistion El Sch
How many students attend Mcquistion El Sch?
Mcquistion El Sch has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Butler, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcquistion El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcquistion El Sch is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Mcquistion El Sch?
60.3% of students at Mcquistion El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcquistion El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mcquistion El Sch is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Butler, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcquistion El Sch?
Mcquistion El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Mcquistion El Sch rank among elementary schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcquistion El Sch ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Butler, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Butler on the city page.
Is Mcquistion El Sch a good school?
Mcquistion El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania 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 Butler Area Sd?
Besides Mcquistion El Sch, Butler Area Sd also operates Butler Area Shs (1,956 students), Butler Area Ihs (1,291 students), and Center Twp Sch (584 students). See the Butler Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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