Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Butler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Butler Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
Whatever it Takes
School Rankings
Butler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1380 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Butler Elementary School is ranked #1380 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Butler Elementary School often compared to?
Butler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Butler Elementary School?
361 students attend Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Butler Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butler Elementary School?
Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Butler Elementary School offer ?
Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler Elementary School part of?
Butler Elementary School is part of Dekalb County Eastern Community School District.
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