Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Butler Elementary Greene Building ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-89%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-79%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Butler Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend North Butler Elementary Greene Building?
174 students attend North Butler Elementary Greene Building.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Butler Elementary Greene Building students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Butler Elementary Greene Building?
North Butler Elementary Greene Building has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Butler Elementary Greene Building offer ?
North Butler Elementary Greene Building offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is North Butler Elementary Greene Building part of?
North Butler Elementary Greene Building is part of North Butler Community School District.
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