- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockport, IL
William J Butler School
Federal NCES profile for William J Butler School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171950004519
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William J Butler School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 557
- students enrolled
William J Butler School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William J Butler School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lockport, IL.
School address
District: Homer Ccsd 33c · Illinois
NCES ID 171950004519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
William J Butler School grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+28.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 171950004519 · Lockport, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Homer Jr High School (865 students)
William J Butler School grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+28.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
William J Butler School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homer Jr High
Homer Jr High School
865 students
- Hadley Middle
Hadley Middle School
834 students
- Luther J Schil
Luther J Schilling School
587 students
- This school
William J Butler School
557 students
- William E Youn
William E Young School
452 students
- Goodings Grove
Goodings Grove School
409 students
What this shows William J Butler School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How William J Butler School compares
William J Butler School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, William J Butler School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Homer Ccsd 33c reports $17,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William J Butler School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hadley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther J Schilling School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William E Young School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodings Grove School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William J Butler School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Lockport
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about William J Butler School
How many students attend William J Butler School?
William J Butler School has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockport, IL. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), up 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J Butler School?
The student-teacher ratio at William J Butler School is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William J Butler School?
The largest demographic group at William J Butler School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Lockport, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William J Butler School?
William J Butler School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William J Butler School rank among elementary schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, William J Butler School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lockport, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lockport on the city page.
What other schools are in Homer Ccsd 33c?
Besides William J Butler School, Homer Ccsd 33c also operates Homer Jr High School (865 students), Hadley Middle School (834 students), and Luther J Schilling School (587 students). See the Homer Ccsd 33c district page for the complete list.