- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Van R. Butler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van R. Butler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120198002023
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van R. Butler Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Santa Rosa Beach · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Van R. Butler Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van R. Butler Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120198002023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Van R. Butler Elementary School shrank from 1,013 students in 2022-23 to 950 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 120198002023 · Santa Rosa Beach, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 14.3:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walton High School (1,127 students)
Van R. Butler Elementary School shrank from 1,013 students in 2022-23 to 950 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Van R. Butler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Walton H
South Walton High School
1,127 students
- Freeport Eleme
Freeport Elementary School
1,120 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
969 students
- Dune Lakes Ele
Dune Lakes Elementary School
924 students
- This school
Van R. Butler Elementary School
914 students
- Emerald Coast
Emerald Coast Middle School
872 students
What this shows Van R. Butler Elementary School reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van R. Butler Elementary School compares
Van R. Butler Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$13,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 914 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Van R. Butler Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walton reports $13,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van R. Butler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeport Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dune Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerald Coast Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van R. Butler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van R. Butler Elementary School
How many students attend Van R. Butler Elementary School?
Van R. Butler Elementary School has 914 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 950 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van R. Butler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van R. Butler Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Van R. Butler Elementary School?
25.4% of students at Van R. Butler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van R. Butler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van R. Butler Elementary School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van R. Butler Elementary School?
Van R. Butler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Van R. Butler Elementary School rank among public schools in Santa Rosa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Van R. Butler Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Santa Rosa Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Walton?
Besides Van R. Butler Elementary School, Walton also operates South Walton High School (1,127 students), Freeport Elementary School (1,120 students), and Walton High School (969 students). See the Walton district page for the complete list.