Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School's student population of 563 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School is ranked #435 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Nazareth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School?
563 students attend Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School?
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School offer ?
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School part of?
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School is part of Nazareth Area SD School District.
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