- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pasadena, CA
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Octavia E. Butler Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062994004689
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Octavia E. Butler Magnet earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #13 of 19
- public schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Octavia E. Butler Magnet has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Octavia E. Butler Magnet ranks #13 of 19 public schools in Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994004689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Octavia E. Butler Magnet held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 062994004689 · Pasadena, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 17.8:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
Octavia E. Butler Magnet held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Octavia E. Butler Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Funda
Marshall Fundamental
1,689 students
- Pasadena High
Pasadena High
1,303 students
- John Muir High
John Muir High
1,206 students
- Blair High
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- This school 481
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
481 students
What this shows Octavia E. Butler Magnet reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Octavia E. Butler Magnet compares
Octavia E. Butler Magnet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$21,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 9.8%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Octavia E. Butler Magnet is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Unified reports $21,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Octavia E. Butler Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Octavia E. Butler Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Octavia E. Butler Magnet
How many students attend Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
Octavia E. Butler Magnet has 481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Octavia E. Butler Magnet is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher 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 Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
79.9% of students at Octavia E. Butler Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Octavia E. Butler Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Pasadena, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
Octavia E. Butler Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Octavia E. Butler Magnet rank among public schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Octavia E. Butler Magnet ranks #13 of 19 public schools in Pasadena, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Unified?
Besides Octavia E. Butler Magnet, Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students), Pasadena High (1,303 students), and John Muir High (1,206 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.