Butternut Elementary

www.lightatorch.info

102 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Butternut Elementary, located in the small community of Butternut, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for early education in the local district. As part of a close-knit rural school system, the institution focuses on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school emphasizes academic fundamentals while fostering a strong sense of community, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions within a safe and encouraging setting.

The school operates under the motto "Light a Torch," reflecting a commitment to inspiring curiosity and lifelong learning in its students. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, Butternut Elementary prioritizes strong communication between faculty, students, and families. Their educational philosophy centers on developing not only the intellectual capabilities of the child but also their character, ensuring that the school remains a cornerstone of the Butternut community.

102

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butternut Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Two or More	1

White
101 (99.0 %)
Two or More
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Butternut School District
Phone:	(715)769-3434
Website:	http://www.lightatorch.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 17