Butler Elementary School

200 Brittany Dr
Chalfont, PA 18914
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 817 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Butler Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 817 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Butler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Butler Elementary School's student population of 817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
817 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Butler Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#420 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
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54%
38%
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71%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
78%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Butler Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Butler Elementary School often compared to?
Butler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Butler Elementary School?
817 students attend Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Butler Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler Elementary School?
Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butler Elementary School offer ?
Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler Elementary School part of?
Butler Elementary School is part of Central Bucks SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 817 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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