Below Average
#1369 of 1,815 schools in CO
Leo William Butler Elementary School
Elementary School · Weld Re-8 Schools · Fort Lupton, CO
A Weld Re-8 Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
411 SOUTH MCKINLEY, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
- Math 24% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leo William Butler Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Leo William Butler Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,813/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Lupton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,746
Median home value
$425,900
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Trappers PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK | 0.2 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Twombly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Kenneth Homyak Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 301 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Weld Re-8 Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leo William Butler Elementary School is listed in Weld re-8 schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leo William Butler Elementary School
Leo William Butler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Lupton, CO, part of Weld Re-8 Schools, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,369 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leo William Butler Elementary School
What grades does Leo William Butler Elementary School serve?
Leo William Butler Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Leo William Butler Elementary School?
Leo William Butler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo William Butler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leo William Butler Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leo William Butler Elementary School rank in CO?
Leo William Butler Elementary School ranks #1,369 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Leo William Butler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leo William Butler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Leo William Butler Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leo William Butler Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Leo William Butler Elementary School a charter school?
No, Leo William Butler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leo William Butler Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Leo William Butler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leo William Butler Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Leo William Butler Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (303) 857-7300
- Area population (ZIP 80621)
- 14,542
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80621; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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