Butler R-V School District

420 S Fulton St
Butler, MO 64730-2058
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 971 students in Butler R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Butler R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
971 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Butler R-V School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#394 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
40%
37%
43%
26%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
22.8%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,719 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,738 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,719
$17,244
Spending / Student
$12,738
$16,653

Best Butler R-V School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4 N High St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6591
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Butler High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
420 S Fulton St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Gr: 6-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Butler Early Childhood
300 South Delaware
Butler, MO 64732
(660) 679-3912
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Butler R-V School District?
Butler R-V School District manages 3 public schools serving 971 students.
What is the rank of Butler R-V School District?
Butler R-V School District is ranked #399 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler R-V School District?
90% of Butler R-V School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler R-V School District?
Butler R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Butler R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,738 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 971 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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