PennsylvaniaSchoolsMcQuistion El Sch

McQuistion El Sch

PublicGrades 05
Butler, Pennsylvania · Butler Area SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students522
Student:Teacher13.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch96%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
522
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
96%+25.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

McQuistion El Sch is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Butler, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 522 students. It is part of the Butler Area SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictButler Area SD
County42019
CityButler
ZIP16001
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420459001138

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment522

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %96%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)