At a glance
Reported students
584
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404
Center Township El Sch: 584 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 529
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Center Township El Sch
Center Township El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Butler. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Butler Area SD. NCES reports 584 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 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 (95.2%) and multiracial (2.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. 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 Center Township El Sch
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.65 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 1.05 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.05
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White95.2%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
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 Butler Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McQuistion El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
498 reported students
Northwest El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
404 reported students
Connoquenessing El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Summit Township El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
259 reported students
Emily Brittain El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
255 reported students
Broad Street El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
228 reported students
Public schools near Center Township El Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest El Sch Elementary · Butler Area SD | KG–05 | 404 | 2.7 mi |
| Emily Brittain El Sch Elementary · Butler Area SD | KG–05 | 255 | 3.3 mi |
| Broad Street El Sch Elementary · Butler Area SD | KG–05 | 228 | 3.3 mi |
| McQuistion El Sch Elementary · Butler Area SD | KG–05 | 498 | 4.8 mi |
| Moraine El Sch Elementary · Slippery Rock Area SD | KG–05 | 349 | 6 mi |
| Summit Township El Sch Elementary · Butler Area SD | KG–05 | 259 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Center Township El Sch
What grades does Center Township El Sch serve?
Center Township El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Butler Area SD.
How many students attend Center Township El Sch?
Center Township El Sch reported 584 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 529 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Center Township El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 584 students and 52.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Center Township El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Center Township El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Butler Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Center Township El Sch in?
Center Township El Sch is part of Butler Area SD, based in Butler, PA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Center Township El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwest El Sch (2.7 mi), Emily Brittain El Sch (3.3 mi), Broad Street El Sch (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.