At a glance
Reported students
557
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
462.5
Butterfield Trail Middle School: 557 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 634
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.96
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Butterfield Trail Middle School
Butterfield Trail Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Van Buren. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Van Buren School District. NCES reports 557 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.2%). English learners represent 13.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Butterfield Trail Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.02 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.02
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.5%
- Hispanic31.2%
- Black2.9%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Van Buren School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
713 reported students
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Other · Grades 09–09
468 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
466 reported students
James R. Tate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
459 reported students
Oliver Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
King Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Public schools near Butterfield Trail Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Middle School Middle · Van Buren School District | 06–08 | 713 | 2.7 mi |
| Dora Kimmons Middle School Middle · Fort Smith School District | 06–08 | 753 | 3.3 mi |
| William O. Darby Middle School Middle · Fort Smith School District | 06–08 | 711 | 5.2 mi |
| L. A. Chaffin Middle School Middle · Fort Smith School District | 06–08 | 753 | 6.1 mi |
| Ramsey Middle School Middle · Fort Smith School District | 06–08 | 801 | 7.1 mi |
| Arkoma MS Middle · Arkoma | 06–08 | 68 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Butterfield Trail Middle School
What grades does Butterfield Trail Middle School serve?
Butterfield Trail Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Van Buren School District.
How many students attend Butterfield Trail Middle School?
Butterfield Trail Middle School reported 557 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 634 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Butterfield Trail Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 557 students and 39.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Butterfield Trail Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Butterfield Trail Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Van Buren School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Butterfield Trail Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Butterfield Trail Middle School in?
Butterfield Trail Middle School is part of Van Buren School District, based in Van Buren, AR, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Butterfield Trail Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northridge Middle School (2.7 mi), Dora Kimmons Middle School (3.3 mi), William O. Darby Middle School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.