Butler Acres Elementary

www.kelso.wednet.edu/butleracres

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Butler Acres Elementary, located at 1609 Burcham St in Kelso, Washington, is a key component of the Kelso School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for students within the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young student body, preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Kelso community, benefiting from the resources and organizational structure of the larger school district. Through its official website, Butler Acres maintains open communication with families, providing information on curriculum, school events, and district policies. By balancing core academic instruction with a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the Kelso area.

406

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butler Acres Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	80
Asian	3
Two or More	26
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	7

White
277 (68.2 %)
Hispanic
80 (19.7 %)
Two or More
26 (6.4 %)
American Indian
13 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Kelso School District
Phone:	(360)501-1600
Website:	http://www.kelso.wednet.edu/butleracres
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Butler Acres Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Butler Acres Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	51.2%
Male	198	48.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th