SOUTH BUTLER PRIMARY SCHOOL

South Butler Primary Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Knoch SD school district, located in Saxonburg, PA with about 578 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, South Butler Primary Sch 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.

South Butler Primary School, located at 328 Knoch Road in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution within the South Butler County School District. The school is dedicated to the early development of students in the region, typically focusing on the primary grade levels (often kindergarten through second grade). It provides a nurturing, structured environment designed to build core academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, while also fostering social and emotional growth during a student’s formative years.

As part of the South Butler community, the school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local area to support student success. The facility is equipped to provide a comprehensive primary education, often integrating modern instructional methods with age-appropriate activities to encourage a love for learning. By focusing on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, South Butler Primary School aims to prepare its youngest learners for a smooth and successful transition into the intermediate and upper elementary grade levels within the district.

For more information, contact South Butler Primary Sch at (724) 352-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

328 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056-9322
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SOUTH BUTLER PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Saxonburg, PA with about 578 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Knoch SD
Total Students:
578
Teachers:
35.41
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 578 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH BUTLER PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
99.1%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.