BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Butler Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist school district, located in Butler, IN with about 416 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 26 teachers, Butler Elementary 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.
Butler Elementary School, located at 1025 S. Broadway in Butler, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb County Eastern Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal success of its students in their early formative years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success by building essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.
As a community-centered institution, Butler Elementary plays a vital role in the small town of Butler, acting as a hub for local families and students. The school environment typically emphasizes a partnership between educators, parents, and the community to ensure that each child receives individualized attention. Through its dedication to maintaining high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, Butler Elementary strives to create a positive, engaging, and safe space where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential.
For more information, contact Butler Elementary School at (260) 868-2123 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Butler, IN 46721-1370
(260) 868-2123
BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Butler, IN with about 416 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
- Total Students:
- 416
- Teachers:
- 26.65
- 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 416 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.