- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Mcquistion El Sch held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 420459001138 · Butler, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 12.4:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler Area Shs (1,956 students)
Mcquistion El Sch held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mcquistion El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler Area Sh
Butler Area Shs
1,956 students
- Butler Area Ih
Butler Area Ihs
1,291 students
- Center Twp Sch 584
Center Twp Sch
584 students
- This school 498
Mcquistion El Sch
498 students
- Northwest El S 404
Northwest El Sch
404 students
- Connoquenessin 287
Connoquenessing El Sch
287 students
What this shows Mcquistion El Sch reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcquistion El Sch compares
Mcquistion El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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 $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Butler Area Sd reports $15,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,291
- 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
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 (~498 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.