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#804 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 28% in state

Butler EL Sch

Elementary School · Central Bucks Sd · Chalfont, PA

A Central Bucks Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

200 Brittany Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914

  • Math 62% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.7 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$18,947
Chronic Absenteeism6.3%

Students at Butler EL Sch score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

12.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Butler EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$148,286

Median home value

$477,200

Median rent

$1,991/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chesterbrook AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi13Compare →
Abacus Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.4 mi12Compare →
Montgomery EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.0K–61.6 mi627Compare →
Pine Run EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.5K–62.0 mi496Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Central Bucks Sd

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#15 of 23
District spending per student
$18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Butler EL Sch is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Butler EL Sch

Butler EL Sch is a public elementary school in Chalfont, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 795 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #804 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Butler EL Sch

What grades does Butler EL Sch serve?

Butler EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Butler EL Sch?

Butler EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 795 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Butler EL Sch is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Butler EL Sch rank in PA?

Butler EL Sch ranks #804 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Butler EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Butler EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Butler EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Butler EL Sch a charter school?

No, Butler EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Butler EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Butler EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butler EL Sch?

12.5% of students at Butler EL Sch 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 – 6th
Enrollment
795
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.3%
Area population (ZIP 18914)
21,371
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
44
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18914; 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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