Serving 932 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James P Butler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 932 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
James P Butler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James P Butler Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is James P Butler Elementary School's ranking?
James P Butler Elementary School is ranked #4141 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James P Butler Elementary School?
932 students attend James P Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of James P Butler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James P Butler Elementary School?
James P Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James P Butler Elementary School offer ?
James P Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James P Butler Elementary School part of?
We are a military family and this is our second time in El Paso and at Butler Elementary. We love this school. They work hard but they also reward the students regularly for their hard work. The teachers that we have experienced have been great!
- Posted by Parent - Emily
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 932 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
