Serving 949 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arthur C. Butler Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 949 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Arthur C. Butler Elementary serves the west part of Elk Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles from the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School's student population of 949 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
949 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur C. Butler Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2721 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
45%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur C. Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School is ranked #2721 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arthur C. Butler Elementary School often compared to?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arthur C. Butler Elementary School?
949 students attend Arthur C. Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Arthur C. Butler Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arthur C. Butler Elementary School?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arthur C. Butler Elementary School offer ?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arthur C. Butler Elementary School part of?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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