Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pat Butler Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pat Butler Elementary serves the southeast part of the Paso Robles, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 43.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to get to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pat Butler Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Pat Butler Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pat Butler Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#3234 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pat Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Pat Butler Elementary School is ranked #3234 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pat Butler Elementary School often compared to?
Pat Butler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Templeton Elementary School, Kermit King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pat Butler Elementary School?
472 students attend Pat Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pat Butler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pat Butler Elementary School?
Pat Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pat Butler Elementary School offer ?
Pat Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pat Butler Elementary School part of?
Pat Butler Elementary School is part of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District.
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