WILLIAM J BUTLER SCHOOL

William J Butler School is a public elementary school that is part of the Homer CCSD 33C school district, located in Lockport, IL with about 500 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 30 teachers, William J Butler School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

William J. Butler School, located in Lockport, Illinois, serves as a prominent elementary school within the Lockport School District 91. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core curriculum mastery and the development of essential social-emotional skills. With a focus on building a strong educational foundation, the school utilizes a combination of traditional instruction and modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, William J. Butler School is known for its strong emphasis on community and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and parents to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. By offering various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining an active school culture, the institution strives to encourage personal growth, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among its students, preparing them for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact William J Butler School at (708) 226-5155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1900 S Farrell Rd
Lockport, IL 60441-9301
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WILLIAM J BUTLER SCHOOL is a public school in Lockport, IL with about 500 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Homer CCSD 33C
Total Students:
500
Teachers:
30.16
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 500 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM J BUTLER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Asian
1.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
Black or African American
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.