Butler Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springfield, Illinois 62704 · Springfield SD 186
#1341 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#36357 of 50,301 nationally
About Butler Elem School
Butler Elem School is a public elementary located in Springfield, in the Springfield SD 186 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 367 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1341st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (58th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 367.
There are 31 schools in Springfield; Butler Elem School ranks 10th of 29 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 Butler Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Butler Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students · 994 m away
Black Hawk Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students · 1.5 km away
Elizabeth Graham Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students · 1.5 km away
Early Learning Center
Springfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
549 students · 1.6 km away
Dubois Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students · 2.1 km away
Springfield High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students · 2.2 km away
U S Grant Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students · 2.3 km away
Owen Marsh Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students · 2.4 km away
Harvard Park Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students · 2.7 km away
Sandburg Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Prairie Central Elem School
Fairbury · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
367 students
Randolph Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
Parker Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
Madison Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Spencer Trail
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades K–K
367 students
Whittier Primary School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
368 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Butler Elem School a good school?
Butler Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 33.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1341 of 2,303 in Illinois. 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 Butler Elem School rank in Illinois?
Butler Elem School ranks #1341 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #36357 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Butler Elem School?
Butler Elem School had 367 students in 2025.
Is Butler Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Butler Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Butler Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Butler Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.