- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allison, IA
North Butler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Butler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190345000042
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Butler Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 271
- students enrolled
North Butler Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Butler Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190345000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
North Butler Elementary shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 190345000042 · Allison, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 11.3:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Butler Jr/Sr High School (254 students)
North Butler Elementary shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How North Butler Elementary compares
North Butler Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Iowa - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,266
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, North Butler Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for North Butler Comm School District reports $14,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Butler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Butler Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Butler Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Butler Elementary
How many students attend North Butler Elementary?
North Butler Elementary has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allison, IA. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Butler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Butler Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 28% 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 North Butler Elementary?
25.3% of students at North Butler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Butler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Butler Elementary is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Allison, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Butler Elementary?
North Butler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Butler Comm School District?
Besides North Butler Elementary, North Butler Comm School District also operates North Butler Jr/Sr High School (254 students). See the North Butler Comm School District district page for the complete list.