Lake Butler Elementary School

800 Sw 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Lake Butler Elementary School serves 1,061 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Lake Butler Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 1,061 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Butler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Lake Butler Elementary School's student population of 1,061 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
1,061 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Butler Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Butler Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
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Black
10%
21%
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White
79%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Butler Elementary School is ranked #599 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Butler Elementary School?
1,061 students attend Lake Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lake Butler Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Butler Elementary School?
Lake Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Butler Elementary School offer ?
Lake Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lake Butler Elementary School part of?
Lake Butler Elementary School is part of Union School District.

School Reviews

5   11/11/2011
I would recommend Lake Butler Elementary School over any school in the united States. They are excellent in everything. There is no place like Union County Schools. This is God's Country! Yeah! I am a Grandmother. I graduated from Union County.
- Posted by annet

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 1,061 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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