Enrollment
406
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Butler Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Butler Elementary
North Butler Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Morgantown, Kentucky, enrolling 406 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 394 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Morgantown's public schools, it stands alongside Morgantown Elementary School (610 students): North Butler Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
Butler County also operates Butler County High School (662 students) and Morgantown Elementary School (610 students) alongside North Butler Elementary.
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 North Butler Elementary compares
North Butler Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler County, which includes North Butler Elementary.
$12,479
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 63.0%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Butler Elementary a good school?
North Butler Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky 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 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.
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