Serving 1,061 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lake Butler Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 1,061 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Butler Elementary School's student population of 1,061 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
1,061 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Butler Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Butler Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
76%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Butler Elementary School is ranked #1034 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Butler Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Butler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union County High School, High Springs Community School, Lake Butler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Butler Elementary School?
1,061 students attend Lake Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lake Butler Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Butler Elementary School?
Lake Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Butler Elementary School offer ?
Lake Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lake Butler Elementary School part of?
Lake Butler Elementary School is part of Union School District.
School Reviews
5 11/11/2011
I would recommend Lake Butler Elementary School over any school in the united States. They are excellent in everything. There is no place like Union County Schools. This is God's Country! Yeah! I am a Grandmother. I graduated from Union County.
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