Enrollment
140
Elementary
DISTRICT 236 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARSHALL·NCES 292041003446
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr
1126 E HIGHWAY WW, MARSHALL, MO 65340 · (660) 886-2655 · Saline County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL140 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
76 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 140 | 100% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr→SPAINHOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within MARSHALL. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr this school | 140 | 54.3% | N/A |
| MARK TWAIN ELEM. CARTHAGE | 164 | 57.9% | 50.5% |
| PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM. CARTHAGE | 162 | 66.0% | N/A |
| LA MONTE ELEM. LA MONTE | 161 | 61.5% | 55.3% |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PAT CENTER CARTHAGE | 116 | 56.9% | N/A |
| BENTON ELEM. MARSHALL | 200 | 58.5% | 28.6% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Saline County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 140 | #1,073 of 1,294 | #6 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.3% | #561 of 1,165 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 140 | 6.1 | 23.1:1 | 54% (76) |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 6.3 | 12.8:1 | 65% (52) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr.
About Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr
This page covers Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr, a low-enrollment elementary school in MARSHALL, Missouri. Total enrollment is 140 students, and the grades served are pre-K. That is 56% below the average of about 315 students for elementary schools in Missouri.
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr is in MARSHALL, a district with 2,498 students across 7 schools.
White students make up 47% of enrollment at Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr, the largest share of any group. The next largest groups are 36% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, and 2% Black. In Saline County overall, about 79% of residents are White. A diversity index of 63% means there is a 63% chance two randomly chosen students at Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr are from different groups.
There are 6.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 23.1:1. Across elementary schools in Missouri, the average ratio is 12.4:1. Of all students at Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr, 54% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 55% average for public schools in Saline County.
Census data for Saline County show the median household earns about $57,931 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Counting Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr, Saline County has 20 public schools.
A public school about 1.5 miles away, BUEKER MIDDLE, is the closest to Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr. A five-mile radius around the school includes 7 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr. You can also rate the school on this page.
Saline County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
23,231
Census ACS
Median income
$57,931
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
3,543 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MARSHALL
- MARSHALL SR. HIGHHigh · 827 students
- BUEKER MIDDLEMiddle · 550 students
- SPAINHOWER PRIMARY SCHOOLElementary · 455 students
- BENTON ELEM.Elementary · 200 students
- Northwest 5th Grade CenterMiddle · 178 students
- EASTWOOD ELEM.Elementary · 148 students
Other schools in MARSHALL
- MARSHALL SR. HIGHHigh · 827 students
- BUEKER MIDDLEMiddle · 550 students
- SPAINHOWER PRIMARY SCHOOLElementary · 455 students
- BENTON ELEM.Elementary · 200 students
- Northwest 5th Grade CenterMiddle · 178 students
- EASTWOOD ELEM.Elementary · 148 students
Nearby schools
- BUEKER MIDDLE1.5 mi · 550
- BENTON ELEM.1.7 mi · 200
- EASTWOOD ELEM.1.8 mi · 148
- MARSHALL SR. HIGH2.0 mi · 827
- SPAINHOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL2.0 mi · 455
- Northwest 5th Grade Center2.2 mi · 178
Frequently asked questions
About Tom Butterfield Early Chld CtrWhat is the total enrollment at Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr enrolls approximately 140 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr serve?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr is approximately 23.1:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr?
Student demographics at Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr are roughly 47% White, 36% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Who oversees Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr is overseen by MARSHALL in Saline County.
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