Serving 951 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James P Butler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James P Butler Elementary School's student population of 951 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
951 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James P Butler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James P Butler Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4103 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James P Butler Elementary School's ranking?
James P Butler Elementary School is ranked #4103 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend James P Butler Elementary School?
951 students attend James P Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of James P Butler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James P Butler Elementary School?
James P Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James P Butler Elementary School offer ?
James P Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James P Butler Elementary School part of?
James P Butler Elementary School is part of Socorro ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 8/26/2019
Butler is a beautiful campus with happy teachers!
5 8/14/2019
We are a military family and this is our second time in El Paso and at Butler Elementary. We love this school. They work hard but they also reward the students regularly for their hard work. The teachers that we have experienced have been great!
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