Butterfield Elementary

Butterfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Butterfield, MN, part of the Butterfield-Odin Public Schools. The school serves approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 97.4th percentile among MN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 31% proficiency in math and 31% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $72,708, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 103 students, Butterfield Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1, Butterfield Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Butterfield Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.