Overview
BALLARD ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in BUTLER, Missouri. The school enrolls 57 students. It is part of the BALLARD R-II district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
57 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictBALLARD R-II
County29013
CityBUTLER
ZIP64730
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID290417000041
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment57
White94.7%
Hispanic / Latino5.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 %58%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)