- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Butler, NJ
Richard Butler School
Federal NCES profile for Richard Butler School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340252004170
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Butler School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Butler School has class sizes smaller than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Butler School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Butler, NJ.
School address
District: Butler Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340252004170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Richard Butler School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 340252004170 · Butler, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 9.1:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler High School (482 students)
Richard Butler School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Richard Butler School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
482 students
- Aaron Decker S
Aaron Decker School
383 students
- This school
Richard Butler School
291 students
What this shows Richard Butler School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Butler School compares
Richard Butler School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 32% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Richard Butler School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Butler Public School District reports $25,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Butler School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aaron Decker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Butler School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Butler School
How many students attend Richard Butler School?
Richard Butler School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Butler, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Butler School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Butler School is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 Richard Butler School?
20.1% of students at Richard Butler School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Butler School?
The largest demographic group at Richard Butler School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Butler, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Butler School?
Richard Butler School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Richard Butler School rank among public schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Butler School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Butler, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Butler Public School District?
Besides Richard Butler School, Butler Public School District also operates Butler High School (482 students) and Aaron Decker School (383 students). See the Butler Public School District district page for the complete list.