Butcher-greene Elementary School

5302 E 140th
Grandview, MO 64030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Butcher-greene Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Butcher-greene Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Butcher-greene Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Butcher-greene Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butcher-greene Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1722 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
39%
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25-29%
43%
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20-29%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
31%
8%
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Black
44%
15%
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White
17%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butcher-greene Elementary School's ranking?
Butcher-greene Elementary School is ranked #1722 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Butcher-greene Elementary School?
272 students attend Butcher-greene Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Butcher-greene Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butcher-greene Elementary School?
Butcher-greene Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Butcher-greene Elementary School offer ?
Butcher-greene Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Butcher-greene Elementary School part of?
Butcher-greene Elementary School is part of Grandview C-4 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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