Excellent
#22 of 967 schools in NE
Top 2% in state
Boyd County Elementary (butte)
Elementary School · Boyd County Schools · Butte, NE
An elementary school in Butte, NE where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
402 BUTTE ST PO BOX 139, Butte, NE 68722
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boyd County Elementary (butte) score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boyd County Elementary (butte) 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,857
Median home value
$70,000
Median rent
$608/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County Elementary (lynch)Enrollment path unverified | 9.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 53 | 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.
Boyd County Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boyd County Elementary (butte) is listed in BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boyd County Elementary (butte)
Boyd County Elementary (butte) is a public elementary school in Butte, NE, part of Boyd County Schools, serving approximately 71 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boyd County Elementary (butte)
What grades does Boyd County Elementary (butte) serve?
Boyd County Elementary (butte) serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Boyd County Elementary (butte)?
Boyd County Elementary (butte) has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd County Elementary (butte)?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd County Elementary (butte) is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boyd County Elementary (butte) rank in NE?
Boyd County Elementary (butte) ranks #22 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Boyd County Elementary (butte)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Boyd County Elementary (butte) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Boyd County Elementary (butte)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyd County Elementary (butte) has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Boyd County Elementary (butte) a charter school?
No, Boyd County Elementary (butte) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boyd County Elementary (butte) a Title I school?
No, Boyd County Elementary (butte) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyd County Elementary (butte)?
33.8% of students at Boyd County Elementary (butte) 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Boyd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (402) 775-2201
- Area population (ZIP 68722)
- 478
- Area median age
- 52
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 68722; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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