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Butte Elementary School

4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Butte Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in AK
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Butte Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Butte Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butte Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#188 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Butte Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Butte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Butte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Butte Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
7%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Butte Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Butte Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Butte Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Butte Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
72%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Butte Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Butte Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Butte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Butte Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Butte Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Butte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Butte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butte Elementary School's ranking?
Butte Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Butte Elementary School?
274 students attend Butte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Butte Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butte Elementary School?
Butte Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Butte Elementary School offer ?
Butte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butte Elementary School part of?
Butte Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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