Serving 567 students in grades 2-4, William J Butler School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 567 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
William J Butler School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William J Butler School is 0.28, 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.
William J Butler School is ranked #539 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend William J Butler School?
567 students attend William J Butler School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of William J Butler School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William J Butler School?
William J Butler School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does William J Butler School offer ?
William J Butler School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is William J Butler School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 567 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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