William J Butler School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lockport, Illinois 60441 · Homer CCSD 33C
#498 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#17553 of 50,301 nationally
About William J Butler School
William J Butler School is a public elementary located in Lockport, in the Homer CCSD 33C school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 2–4. In 2025 it enrolled 557 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 498th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 557.
There are 8 schools in Lockport; William J Butler School ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
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 William J Butler School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William J Butler School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lockport Township High Sch East
Lockport · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,678 students · 1.1 km away
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
Lockport · Public middle · Grades 4–8
260 students · 1.6 km away
Milne Grove Elem School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
233 students · 2.2 km away
Walsh Elem School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
363 students · 2.8 km away
Taft Grade School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students · 2.8 km away
Ludwig Elem School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
321 students · 3.4 km away
Oak Prairie Jr High School
Homer Glen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students · 3.7 km away
Fairmont School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
300 students · 3.7 km away
William E Young School
Homer Glen · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
452 students · 4.0 km away
Luther J Schilling School
Homer Glen · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
587 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
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556 students
Carl Sandburg Elem School
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555 students
Whitney Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
559 students
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is William J Butler School a good school?
William J Butler School has a Success Index (US) of 61.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #498 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 William J Butler School rank in Illinois?
William J Butler School ranks #498 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #17553 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William J Butler School?
William J Butler School had 557 students in 2025.
Is William J Butler School a elementary school or a high school?
William J Butler School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William J Butler School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William J Butler School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.