LAKE BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UNION
800 SW 6TH ST
LAKE BUTLER, FL 32054
1,061 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Lake Butler Elementary School, located in Lake Butler, Florida, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Union County School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core foundational skills and utilizing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining close ties to the local community it serves.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lake Butler Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. The school leverages the resources provided by the Union County School District to offer a well-rounded educational experience that encourages participation and growth. By maintaining a clear mission to support every student’s potential, the school serves as a vital hub for families in the region, working to create a safe, inclusive, and effective learning space for children in the elementary grade levels.
1,061
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    810 (76.3 %)
  • Black
    111 (10.5 %)
  • Two or More
    90 (8.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: UNION
Phone: (352)448-5302
Website: http://www.union.k12.fl.us/lbes
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 463
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 70
Kindergarten 182
Grade 1 209
Grade 2 188
Grade 3 210
Grade 4 202
Gender Ratio