Butte Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/bte

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

274

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butte Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	21
Asian	2
Two or More	33
American Indian	19

White
199 (72.6 %)
Two or More
33 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
21 (7.7 %)
American Indian
19 (6.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone:	(907)861-5200
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/bte
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 38