BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Butte Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Palmer, AK with about 282 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Butte Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Butte Elementary School, located at 4006 S Butte Rd in Palmer, Alaska, serves as a community-centered educational institution within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Nestled in the scenic Butte area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and active student engagement. It serves as a foundational hub for local families, providing a supportive atmosphere where students from the surrounding rural community can develop both social and intellectual skills.
The school’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its dedication to providing a well-rounded curriculum that aligns with state standards while leveraging the unique Alaskan setting. By promoting collaboration between teachers, parents, and the broader community, Butte Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and lifelong learning. For families looking for more detailed information regarding their academic programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.matsuk12.us/bte.
For more information, contact Butte Elementary at (907) 861-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
http://www.matsuk12.us/bte
BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palmer, AK with about 282 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 282
- Teachers:
- 18.52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 282 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 14.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.