Butler Elementary School in Butler, AL closed in 2005 after serving grades K–8 with an enrollment of 421 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 at closure.
The school consistently had a high proportion of students eligible for free lunch, around 61%, indicating a significant socioeconomic need among its student population.
Its student body was approximately evenly split between Black (199) and White (217) students, with minimal representation from other ethnicities before closure.
Math proficiency fluctuated with declines in later years, dropping below the state average by 2023, while reading proficiency was generally lower than the state average in recent reporting years.
Science proficiency was low compared to the state, with only 40% proficiency in 2022 versus the state average of 38%, reflecting weaker performance in that subject area before closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
48%
31%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Butler Elementary School?
421 students attend Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Butler Elementary School students are White, and 48% 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 lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Butler Elementary School offer ?
Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Butler Elementary School part of?
Butler Elementary School is part of Choctaw County School District.
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