- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paso Robles, CA
Pat Butler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pat Butler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004807411
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pat Butler Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.5:1
- large classes for California
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pat Butler Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pat Butler Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: Paso Robles Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004807411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Pat Butler Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060004807411 · Paso Robles, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 29.5:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Paso Robles High (1,986 students)
Pat Butler Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pat Butler Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paso Robles Hi
Paso Robles High
1,986 students
- George H. Flam
George H. Flamson Middle
884 students
- Georgia Brown 682
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
682 students
- Daniel Lewis M 665
Daniel Lewis Middle
665 students
- Kermit King El 507
Kermit King Elementary
507 students
- This school 472
Pat Butler Elementary
472 students
What this shows Pat Butler Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pat Butler Elementary compares
Pat Butler Elementary 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$16,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 37.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Pat Butler Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paso Robles Joint Unified reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pat Butler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George H. Flamson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Lewis Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kermit King Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pat Butler Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 31.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Paso Robles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Kermit King Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 31.7:1 students per teacher
Winifred Pifer Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Glen Speck Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 32.4:1 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pat Butler Elementary
How many students attend Pat Butler Elementary?
Pat Butler Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paso Robles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pat Butler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pat Butler Elementary is 29.5:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pat Butler Elementary?
40.8% of students at Pat Butler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pat Butler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pat Butler Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Paso Robles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pat Butler Elementary?
Pat Butler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Pat Butler Elementary rank among elementary schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, Pat Butler Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paso Robles on the city page.
What other schools are in Paso Robles Joint Unified?
Besides Pat Butler Elementary, Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students), George H. Flamson Middle (884 students), and Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students). See the Paso Robles Joint Unified district page for the complete list.