Serving 469 students in grades 1-2, Butler Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 40%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Attendance Zone: Butler Avenue Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Clinton, NC, covering approximately 73.4 square miles. Families generally experience a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butler Avenue Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Butler Avenue Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Butler Avenue Elementary School?
469 students attend Butler Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Butler Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butler Avenue Elementary School?
Butler Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Butler Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Butler Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler Avenue Elementary School part of?
Butler Avenue Elementary School is part of Clinton City Schools.
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