Excellent
#650 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 17% in state
Van R. Butler Elementary School
Elementary School · Walton · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
A Walton elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6694 W COUNTY HIGHWAY 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- Math 79% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van R. Butler Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Van R. 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average653/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,067
Median home value
$613,100
Median rent
$2,165/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Petits Prep SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| The Tree House Episcopal Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| South Walton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–11 | 3.1 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Compass Rose Academy IncPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Walton
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van R. Butler Elementary School is listed in WALTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van R. Butler Elementary School
Van R. Butler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, part of Walton, serving approximately 950 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van R. Butler Elementary School
What grades does Van R. Butler Elementary School serve?
Van R. Butler Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Van R. Butler Elementary School?
Van R. Butler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 950 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van R. Butler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van R. Butler Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van R. Butler Elementary School rank in FL?
Van R. Butler Elementary School ranks #650 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Van R. Butler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Van R. Butler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Van R. Butler Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van R. Butler Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Van R. Butler Elementary School a charter school?
No, Van R. Butler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van R. Butler Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Van R. Butler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van R. Butler Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Van R. 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 950
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Walton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (850) 622-5040
- Area population (ZIP 32459)
- 22,104
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 32459; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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