Very Good
#866 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 25% in state
Butler Elementary School
Elementary School · Clear Fork Valley Local · Butler, OH
A Clear Fork Valley Local elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
125 College St, Butler, OH 44822
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Butler Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average467/100K
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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
$66,816
Median home value
$214,900
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 420 | 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.
Clear Fork Valley Local
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Butler Elementary School is listed in Clear Fork Valley Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butler Elementary School
Butler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Butler, OH, part of Clear Fork Valley Local, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #866 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butler Elementary School
What grades does Butler Elementary School serve?
Butler Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Butler Elementary School?
Butler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butler Elementary School rank in OH?
Butler Elementary School ranks #866 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Butler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Butler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Butler Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butler Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Butler Elementary School a charter school?
No, Butler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butler Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Butler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butler Elementary School?
48.5% of students at 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
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.5%
- Phone
- (419) 883-3451
- Area population (ZIP 44822)
- 4,119
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 44822; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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