Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Butterfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butterfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Butterfield Elementary School's student population of 120 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Butterfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butterfield Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
73%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
22%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butterfield Elementary School's ranking?
Butterfield Elementary School is ranked #1456 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Butterfield Elementary School?
120 students attend Butterfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Butterfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butterfield Elementary School?
Butterfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Butterfield Elementary School offer ?
Butterfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Butterfield Elementary School part of?
Butterfield Elementary School is part of Butterfield Public School District.
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