Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leo William Butler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LEO WILLIAM BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fort Lupton, CO, covering approximately 103.4 square miles, with most students living within a typical 10-15 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 6.1 miles, while the furthest edge is 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leo William Butler Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Motto
Where every child learns every day!
School Rankings
Leo William Butler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leo William Butler Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
71%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
24%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leo William Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Leo William Butler Elementary School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Leo William Butler Elementary School often compared to?
Leo William Butler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twombly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Leo William Butler Elementary School?
355 students attend Leo William Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Leo William Butler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leo William Butler Elementary School?
Leo William Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Leo William Butler Elementary School offer ?
Leo William Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leo William Butler Elementary School part of?
Leo William Butler Elementary School is part of Weld Re-8 Schools.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Not a good school to succeed. Teachers seem mostly caring but some aren't very good teachers. Kids don't learn very much and school is rated poor. Hardly any kids are even proficient in math or language Arts.
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