Butterfield Elementary School

3050 N Old Missouri Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72703

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Top 10%

Tel: (479) 444-3081

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Butterfield Elementary School serves 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Butterfield Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Butterfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Butterfield Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

508 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Butterfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Butterfield Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#77 out of 998 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Butterfield Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Butterfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

49%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Butterfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Butterfield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

14%

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Black

11%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Butterfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

65%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Butterfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.55

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Butterfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Butterfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fayetteville School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butterfield Elementary School's ranking?

Butterfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Butterfield Elementary School?

508 students attend Butterfield Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Butterfield Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Butterfield Elementary School?

Butterfield Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Butterfield Elementary School offer ?

Butterfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Butterfield Elementary School part of?

Butterfield Elementary School is part of Fayetteville School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education