Serving 881 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arthur C. Butler Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 881 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School's student population of 881 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
881 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur C. Butler Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2370 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
23%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur C. Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School is ranked #2370 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arthur C. Butler Elementary School?
881 students attend Arthur C. Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Arthur C. Butler Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur C. Butler Elementary School?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Arthur C. Butler Elementary School offer ?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arthur C. Butler Elementary School part of?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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