Butterfield Elementary School vs Ironwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
459 students
Ironwood Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
| Measure | Butterfield Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | Ironwood Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,136 | #273 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #28138 of 50,301 | #15109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 459 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ironwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 45.6).
- •Ironwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Ironwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Butterfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Butterfield Elementary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 406.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Butterfield Elementary School better than Ironwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ironwood Elementary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 45.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Butterfield Elementary School and Ironwood Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Elementary School: 459. Ironwood Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Elementary School and Ironwood Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Butterfield Elementary School is 490th of 1,136 and Ironwood Elementary School is 273rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).