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#187 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 5% in state

Butterfield School

Elementary School · Libertyville SD 70

1441 Lake St, Libertyville, IL 60048

Enrollment

520

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

8.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#187 of 3,813

In Libertyville

#6 of 7

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

Libertyville SD 70

School environment

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Butterfield School

8.9/10

Elementary School in Libertyville · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Butterfield School

Butterfield School is a public elementary school in Libertyville, IL, part of Libertyville SD 70. Butterfield School serves approximately 520 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Butterfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Butterfield School show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.3 pts below district
  • This school 8.9 · Excellent
  • District avg 9.2
  • IL avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,441
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Butterfield School — Students at Butterfield School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 73.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 73.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2022
ELA
62%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.

How Butterfield School Compares

See how Butterfield School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.9/10
95th percentile in IL
Academic
9.2/10
Excellent
Growth
8.5/10
Excellent
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1441 Lake St, Libertyville, IL 60048

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Butterfield School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Copeland Manor Elem School (rated 9.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Adler Park School (rated 9.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Rockland Elem School (rated 9.2/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Libertyville, see our Libertyville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Libertyville High School Libertyville 0.9 mi 9.6
ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Libertyville 1.2 mi 5.3
POKO LOKO EARLY LEARNING CENTER Libertyville 1.4 mi
Highland Middle School Libertyville 1.4 mi 8.9
A VILLAGE GREEN MONTESSORI Libertyville 1.4 mi
Adler Park School Libertyville 1.5 mi 9.3
CONDELL DAY CENTER Libertyville 1.6 mi
Rockland Elem School Libertyville 1.6 mi 9.2
Lincoln School Mundelein 1.7 mi 7.0
Lincoln Elem School Mundelein 1.7 mi 6.6
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Libertyville 1.6 mi 5.4
LIBERTYVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Mundelein 2.4 mi
CONNECTIONS DAY SCHOOL Libertyville 2.3 mi 6.8
Mechanics Grove Elem School Mundelein 2.0 mi 4.9
Washington Elem School Mundelein 2.5 mi 6.5
Carl Sandburg Middle School Mundelein 2.3 mi 5.7
Copeland Manor Elem School Libertyville 2.2 mi 9.5
Mundelein Cons High School Mundelein 2.5 mi 7.9
Prairie Crossing Charter School Grayslake 3.0 mi 7.8
Hawthorn Elem School North Vernon Hills 3.4 mi 8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60048 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$169,283

Median Home Value

$535,100

Median Rent

$1,569/mo

Population

28,945

College Educated

70.5%

Homeownership

84.1%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Median Age

42.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Arnett C Lines Elem School Barrington, IL 8.9
Country Meadows Elem School Long Grove, IL 8.9
Horace Mann Elem School Oak Park, IL 8.9
Kingsley Elementary School Evanston, IL 8.9
LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr Waukegan, IL 8.9
Lake Bluff Elem Sch Lake Bluff, IL 8.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Butterfield School

What grades does Butterfield School serve?

Butterfield School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Butterfield School?

Butterfield School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield School?

The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Butterfield School rank in IL?

Butterfield School ranks #187 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Butterfield School's MySchoolScout rating?

Butterfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Butterfield School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Butterfield School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Butterfield School a charter school?

No, Butterfield School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Butterfield School a Title I school?

No, Butterfield School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
14 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%

District

Libertyville SD 70
District Enrollment
2,131
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,441
District Rank
#4 of 5

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