Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leo William Butler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leo William Butler Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leo William Butler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leo William Butler Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1360 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
26%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leo William Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Leo William Butler Elementary School is ranked #1360 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Leo William Butler Elementary School?
371 students attend Leo William Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Leo William Butler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leo William Butler Elementary School?
Leo William Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Leo William Butler Elementary School offer ?
Leo William Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Leo William Butler Elementary School part of?
Leo William Butler Elementary School is part of Weld Re-8 Schools School District.
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Spring Break (Upcoming Events)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
1 3/27/2020
Not a good school to succeed. Teachers seem mostly caring but some aren't very good teachers. Kids don't learn very much and school is rated poor. Hardly any kids are even proficient in math or language Arts.
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