- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgantown, KY
North Butler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Butler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210081001976
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Butler Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Morgantown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Butler Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Butler Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Morgantown, KY.
School address
District: Butler County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210081001976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
North Butler Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210081001976 · Morgantown, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 15.6:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler County High School (662 students)
North Butler Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
North Butler Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler County
Butler County High School
662 students
- Morgantown Ele
Morgantown Elementary School
610 students
- Butler County
Butler County Middle School
461 students
- This school
North Butler Elementary
406 students
- Butler County 13
Butler County Learning Center
13 students
What this shows North Butler Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Butler Elementary compares
North Butler Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$13,805
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, North Butler Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Butler County reports $13,805 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgantown Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler County Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Morgantown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Butler Elementary
How many students attend North Butler Elementary?
North Butler Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgantown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Butler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Butler Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Butler Elementary?
51.5% of students at North Butler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Butler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Butler Elementary is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Morgantown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Butler Elementary?
North Butler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 North Butler Elementary rank among schools in Morgantown?
By Resource Investment Index, North Butler Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Morgantown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morgantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Butler County?
Besides North Butler Elementary, Butler County also operates Butler County High School (662 students), Morgantown Elementary School (610 students), and Butler County Middle School (461 students). See the Butler County district page for the complete list.