Van R. Butler Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 · Walton
#170 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#2865 of 50,301 nationally
About Van R. Butler Elementary School
Van R. Butler Elementary School is a public elementary located in Santa Rosa Beach, in the Walton school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 914 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 170th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (62th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 914.
There are 5 schools in Santa Rosa Beach; Van R. Butler Elementary School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Van R. Butler Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van R. Butler Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Walton High School
Santa Rosa Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,127 students · 8.0 km away
Seaside Neighborhood School
Santa Rosa Beach · Charter high · Grades 5–12
501 students · 13 km away
Bay School
Santa Rosa · Public other · Grades PK–PK
130 students · 14 km away
Emerald Coast Middle School
Santa Rosa Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Liberty Park Elementary School
Greenacres · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
914 students
Plantation Oaks Elementary School
Orange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
915 students
Discovery Oaks Elementary
Orange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
915 students
River Hall Elementary School
Alva · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
913 students
Lena Vista Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
915 students
Everglades K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
912 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van R. Butler Elementary School a good school?
Van R. Butler Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 84.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #170 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Van R. Butler Elementary School rank in Florida?
Van R. Butler Elementary School ranks #170 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #2865 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van R. Butler Elementary School?
Van R. Butler Elementary School had 914 students in 2025.
Is Van R. Butler Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Van R. Butler Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van R. Butler Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Van R. Butler Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.