Butler Elementary School

945 South 18th Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

www.fdschools.org/schools/butler-elementary/

379 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Butler Elementary School, located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving students within the Fort Dodge Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing academic achievement, character growth, and social-emotional well-being. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare young learners for their future academic journeys while encouraging curiosity and a love for lifelong learning.

Beyond core academics, Butler Elementary places a high priority on building a strong school community. The school works closely with families and the local community to provide resources and opportunities that enrich the student experience. With a dedication to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Butler Elementary strives to ensure that every child feels valued, challenged, and supported as they progress through their formative years in the Fort Dodge area.

379

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	52
Black	28
Asian	3
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
251 (66.2 %)
Hispanic
52 (13.7 %)
Two or More
43 (11.3 %)
Black
28 (7.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Fort Dodge Comm School District
Phone:	(515)574-5882
Website:	http://www.fdschools.org/schools/butler-elementary/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 85