Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Butterfield School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Butterfield School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butterfield 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Butterfield School?
520 students attend Butterfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Butterfield School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butterfield School?
Butterfield School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butterfield School offer ?
Butterfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Butterfield School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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