Butler Elementary School
Tel:
(260) 868-2123
- Butler Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Butler Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Butler Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 416 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Butler Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Butler Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1322 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 54% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 62% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 94% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.51 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County Eastern Com School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Butler Elementary School is Eastside Junior-senior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Riverdale Elementary School (6.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Butler Eastside Junior-senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 631 students
1.0 miles
603 E Green St
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186 1.0 7-12 631 - Saint Joe Riverdale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 299 students
6.2 miles
6127 Sr 1
Saint Joe, IN 46785
(260) 337-5464 6.2 K-6 299 - Edgerton Edgerton Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 309 students
6.5 miles
111 E River St
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2332 6.5 K-6 309 - Edgerton Edgerton High School Grades: 7-12 | 299 students
6.8 miles
111 E River St
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2331 6.8 7-12 299 - Hamilton Hamilton Community Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 153 students
7.7 miles
903 S Wayne St
Hamilton, IN 46742
(260) 488-2161 7.7 K-6 153
School Reviews
Recent Articles
What happens when a school district stops busing students? Could segregation once again be a reality for public school districts? Wake County in North Carolina is testing the segregation waters with its decision to stop busing students in their district.
With the end of the “No Child Left Behind” program looming, it appears that almost 80% of our country’s schools will get a failing grade, according to federal standards. Could waivers help repair the broken NCLB program?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
