Butler Elementary School

Summary:

Butler Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 257 students in grades K-5 in Butler, Ohio, which is part of the Clear Fork Valley Local school district. The school generally performs better than the state average on Ohio State Tests, with 72.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 62.1%. Butler Elementary also serves its special education and low socioeconomic status student populations well, ranking in the top 30% and top 40% of Ohio elementary schools, respectively.

However, Butler Elementary School faces some challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.2% in 2019-2020 to 10.6% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Bellville Elementary and Lucas Elementary. Additionally, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranking as high as 279 out of 1,687 Ohio elementary schools in 2013-2014 and as low as 920 out of 1,684 in 2014-2015, suggesting a need for more consistent and targeted improvement efforts.

While Butler Elementary School outperforms the state average, it lags behind some nearby schools, such as Fredericktown Elementary, in terms of overall state rankings and test scores. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Butler to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools. Additionally, the school's significantly higher percentage of white students (95.33%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Woodland Elementary and Malabar Intermediate may indicate a need to consider how to better serve and support a more diverse student population, should the demographics change in the future.


Detail:

Public K-5

 125 College St
       Butler, OH  44822-9675


(419) 883-3451

District: Clear Fork Valley Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
633rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,732 Help


Students who attend Butler Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clear Fork Middle School
High:    Clear Fork High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Butler Elementary School ranks better than 59.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Clear Fork Valley Local School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School is 15.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Clear Fork Valley Local School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butler Elementary School is $12,732, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Clear Fork Valley Local School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butler Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Elementary School 633rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Butler Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Clear Fork Valley Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Fork Valley Local 264th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Butler Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Butler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.45 1241st 1471 15.6%
2005 35.64 1110th 1501 26.0%
2006 70.16 461st 1504 69.3%
2007 78.32 249th 1609 84.5%
2008 82.97 128th 1582 91.9%
2009 81.71 148th 1610 90.8%
2010 82.95 131st 1662 92.1%
2011 77.31 309th 1686 81.7%
2012 78.48 268th 1709 84.3%
2013 76.12 373rd 1701 78.1%
2014 78.51 279th 1687 83.5%
2015 56.39 920th 1684 45.4%
2016 59.25 864th 1678 48.5%
2017 65.04 733rd 1651 55.6%
2018 70.70 573rd 1636 65.0%
2019 67.23 664th 1676 60.4%
2021 68.13 616th 1610 61.7%
2022 74.28 466th 1588 70.7%
2023 68.71 589th 1596 63.1%
2024 65.92 633rd 1577 59.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Butler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.42 179th 856 79.1%
2024 59.44 270th 900 70.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.82 509th 1465 65.3%
2019 67.33 450th 1465 69.3%
2021 68.87 402nd 1404 71.4%
2022 74.68 290th 1419 79.6%
2023 69.70 397th 1447 72.6%
2024 68.31 448th 1484 69.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Butler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.61 756th 1518 50.2%
2019 63.44 663rd 1502 55.9%
2021 65.73 544th 1467 62.9%
2022 68.96 505th 1488 66.1%
2023 70.06 493rd 1483 66.8%
2024 71.34 463rd 1466 68.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Butler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.29 73rd 956 92.4%
2022 69.07 164th 824 80.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Butler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.28 150th 759 80.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Butler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.95 412th 1536 73.2%
2019 71.57 485th 1535 68.4%
2021 64.15 614th 1499 59.0%
2022 73.82 430th 1518 71.7%
2023 64.97 613th 1498 59.1%
2024 57.15 751st 1485 49.4%
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Rank History for White students at Butler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.59 710th 1309 45.8%
2019 54.68 685th 1271 46.1%
2021 50.35 693rd 1249 44.5%
2022 62.33 527th 1242 57.6%
2023 54.26 632nd 1215 48.0%
2024 51.30 673rd 1190 43.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Butler Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 583 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1989 578 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1990 601 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1991 586 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1992 576 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 592 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 593
1994 666 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1995 627 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1996 627 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1997 628 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1998 679 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1999 665 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2000 431 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 443 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 442 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 448
2003 442 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 448
2004 440 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 4 449
2005 438 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 4 447
2006 321 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 327
2007 315 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 323 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2009 327 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2010 340 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 4 348
2011 341 3 1 2 0 0 4 0 351
2012 347 2 0 5 0 0 4 0 358
2013 361 3 1 4 0 0 4 0 373
2014 359 3 1 8 0 0 5 0 376
2015 347 1 1 9 0 0 8 0 366
2016 311 3 2 7 0 0 4 0 327
2017 315 1 2 11 2 0 4 0 335
2018 296 0 2 9 2 0 5 0 314
2019 281 1 1 8 2 0 5 0 298
2020 266 1 1 10 0 0 4 0 282
2021 231 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 240
2022 248 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 256
2023 245 0 0 9 0 0 3 0 257
2024 245 1 1 9 0 0 4 0 260

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butler Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 584 32.0 18.2 0
1989 583 32.0 18.2 n/a
1990 606 31.0 19.5 n/a
1991 588 30.5 19.2 n/a
1992 578 28.3 20.4 11.6
1993 593 29.0 20.4 14
1994 667 30.0 22.2 13.9
1995 631 35.0 18.0 11.7
1996 631 35.0 18.0 11.7
1997 630 34.0 18.5 10.5
1998 683 35.5 19.2 11.1
1999 668 36.5 18.3 18.4
2000 432 26.0 16.6 19
2001 446 26.5 16.8 17.7
2002 448 32.7 13.7 23.3
2003 448 32.7 13.7 23.3
2004 449 29.2 15.4 27
2005 447 26.1 17.1 36.6
2006 327 22.2 14.7 43.5
2007 318 22.0 14.5 41.8
2008 327 21.5 15.2 n/a
2009 334 20.3 16.5 45.5
2010 348 24.8 14.0 52.6
2011 351 25.2 13.9 49.3
2012 358 23.4 15.2 64.8
2013 373 21.3 17.4 52.5
2014 376 22.6 16.5 45.5
2015 366 n/a n/a 42.1
2016 327 20.0 16.3 37.9
2017 335 21.6 15.4 42.7
2018 314 20.6 15.1 41.7
2019 298 22.1 13.4 39.3
2020 282 18.6 15.1 37.9
2021 240 22.0 10.8 n/a
2022 256 18.0 14.1 n/a
2023 257 17.0 15.0 44.4
2024 260 16.5 15.7 48.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Butler Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 584 32.0 18.2 0
1989 583 32.0 18.2 n/a
1990 606 31.0 19.5 n/a
1991 588 30.5 19.2 n/a
1992 578 28.3 20.4 11.6
1993 593 29.0 20.4 14
1994 667 30.0 22.2 13.9
1995 631 35.0 18.0 11.7
1996 631 35.0 18.0 11.7
1997 630 34.0 18.5 10.5
1998 683 35.5 19.2 11.1
1999 668 36.5 18.3 18.4
2000 432 26.0 16.6 19
2001 446 26.5 16.8 17.7
2002 448 32.7 13.7 23.3
2003 448 32.7 13.7 23.3
2004 449 29.2 15.4 27
2005 447 26.1 17.1 36.6
2006 327 22.2 14.7 43.5
2007 318 22.0 14.5 41.8
2008 327 21.5 15.2 n/a
2009 334 20.3 16.5 45.5
2010 348 24.8 14.0 52.6
2011 351 25.2 13.9 49.3
2012 358 23.4 15.2 64.8
2013 373 21.3 17.4 52.5
2014 376 22.6 16.5 45.5
2015 366 n/a n/a 42.1
2016 327 20.0 16.3 37.9
2017 335 21.6 15.4 42.7
2018 314 20.6 15.1 41.7
2019 298 22.1 13.4 39.3
2020 282 18.6 15.1 37.9
2021 240 22.0 10.8 n/a
2022 256 18.0 14.1 n/a
2023 257 17.0 15.0 44.4
2024 260 16.5 15.7 48.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Butler Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,631
2022 $10,852
2023 $11,645
2024 $12,732

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butler Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 664th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 589th of 1596 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Butler Elementary School)80.570.6
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clear Fork Valley Local)83.878.1
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Butler Elementary School)73.279.4
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clear Fork Valley Local)81.878.1
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Butler Elementary School)82.870
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clear Fork Valley Local)83.681.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Butler Elementary School)58.654
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Fork Valley Local)67.262.3
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Butler Elementary School)75.567.4
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Clear Fork Valley Local)78.276.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Butler Elementary School)75.572.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clear Fork Valley Local)75.871.3
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Butler Elementary School)72.981.4
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Fork Valley Local)75.678.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students298257
 13.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White281245
 12.8%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%44.4%
 5.1%


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Students at Butler Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Butler Elementary School ranks 633rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Butler Elementary School.

Students who attend Butler Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clear Fork Middle School
High : Clear Fork High School


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