Pat Butler Elementary School serves 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pat Butler Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pat Butler Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pat Butler Elementary School?
437 students attend Pat Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pat Butler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% 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 27:1, 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-5
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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