Serving 636 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Butterfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butterfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Butterfield Elementary School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Butterfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butterfield Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
46%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butterfield Elementary School's ranking?
Butterfield Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Butterfield Elementary School often compared to?
Butterfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pima Butte Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Butterfield Elementary School?
636 students attend Butterfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Butterfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butterfield Elementary School?
Butterfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Butterfield Elementary School offer ?
Butterfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Butterfield Elementary School part of?
Butterfield Elementary School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School/ End of 4th Quarter- Early Release at 1:35 PM
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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