Lake Butler Elementary School

Q: Is Lake Butler Elementary School a good school?

Lake Butler Elementary School ranks 816 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Butler Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 1,061 students in grades PK-4 in Lake Butler, Florida, which is part of the Bradford District.

Lake Butler Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency for 3rd and 4th grade students, with 64% of 3rd graders and 51% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 55% and 53%, respectively. In Math, 73% of 3rd graders and 57% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to state averages of 60% and 58%. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.5% in 2019-2020 to 29.0% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated, ranging from 42.22% in 2021-2022 to 64% in 2022-2023, indicating a diverse socioeconomic population.

While Lake Butler Elementary outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as High Springs Community School and Eastside Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that the Alachua District and surrounding areas have pockets of educational excellence. Understanding the underlying causes of the increasing chronic absenteeism and addressing the diverse socioeconomic factors will be crucial for Lake Butler Elementary to continue improving educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

800 SW 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054

(352) 448-5302

District: Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
816^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,201

Students who attend Lake Butler Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Butler Middle School
High:	Union County High School
	Union Virtual Franchise

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 1,028

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

African American:

10.6%

Two or more races:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Butler Elementary School ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.27. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), African American (10.6%), two or more races (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Butler Elementary School is 18. (See more...)

Compare Lake Butler Elementary School employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Butler Elementary School is $10,201.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Butler Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Union 17^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Butler Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	77.00	374^th	1786	79.1%
2008	75.05	412^th	1789	77.0%
2009	71.13	509^th	1847	72.4%
2010	70.30	564^th	1919	70.6%
2011	72.39	539^th	1985	72.8%
2012	74.63	470^th	1984	76.3%
2013	78.44	381^st	2029	81.2%
2014	69.20	595^th	2064	71.2%
2016	76.77	449^th	2087	78.5%
2017	82.48	322^nd	2112	84.8%
2018	71.77	564^th	2118	73.4%
2019	82.53	345^th	2182	84.2%
2021	78.88	453^rd	2247	79.8%
2022	61.99	798^th	2219	64.0%
2023	54.68	978^th	2240	56.3%
2024	62.27	816^th	2256	63.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Butler Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	490	172	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
1989	667	217	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	891
1990	658	187	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	857
1991	659	183	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	852
1992	652	180	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	847
1993	650	180	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	846
1994	678	163	3	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	860
1995	677	159	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	855
1996	677	159	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	855
1997	743	164	2	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	924
1998	743	166	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	926
1999	750	158	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	924
2000	728	165	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	910
2001	686	171	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	871
2002	680	156	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	860
2003	680	156	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	860
2004	673	162	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
2005	718	152	1	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	902
2006	790	140	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	963
2007	753	144	1	35	0	n/a	n/a	22	955
2008	762	143	3	31	0	n/a	n/a	24	963
2009	768	137	4	35	0	n/a	n/a	28	972
2010	729	127	2	26	0	n/a	n/a	88	972
2011	702	111	2	34	2	0	40	0	891
2012	698	117	2	30	2	0	37	0	886
2013	766	120	2	27	3	0	40	0	958
2014	801	142	0	34	3	0	52	0	1032
2015	800	149	0	34	2	1	39	0	1025
2016	773	140	0	32	2	1	33	0	981
2017	789	138	2	35	2	1	20	0	987
2018	772	121	2	30	0	1	31	0	957
2019	780	117	3	34	0	1	39	0	974
2020	813	123	4	41	0	1	52	0	1034
2021	793	110	4	38	1	0	51	0	997
2022	834	110	3	39	0	0	75	0	1061
2023	810	111	5	44	1	0	90	0	1061
2024	780	109	3	36	0	0	100	0	1028

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Butler Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	670	37.0	18.1	42.2
1989	891	43.0	20.7	44.6
1990	857	45.0	19.0	44.8
1991	852	50.0	17.0	47.9
1992	847	47.0	18.0	42
1993	846	50.0	16.9	40.4
1994	860	51.0	16.9	39.2
1995	855	52.0	16.4	43.6
1996	855	52.0	16.4	43.6
1997	924	53.0	17.4	45.7
1998	926	58.0	16.0	43.8
1999	924	60.0	15.4	50.6
2000	910	62.0	14.7	56.3
2001	871	58.0	15.0	54.2
2002	860	65.0	13.2	53
2003	860	65.0	13.2	53
2004	862	68.0	12.7	57.4
2005	902	74.0	12.2	56.5
2006	963	87.0	11.1	56
2007	955	n/a	n/a	43.4
2008	963	77.0	12.5	57.1
2009	972	83.0	12.2	62
2010	972	70.5	13.7	45.8
2011	891	71.0	12.5	65.3
2012	886	73.4	12.0	64.6
2013	958	88.0	10.8	66.1
2014	1032	88.0	11.7	69
2015	1025	75.0	13.6	71.1
2016	981	72.0	13.6	58
2017	987	75.0	13.1	55.8
2018	957	75.0	12.7	74.1
2019	974	71.6	13.5	73.8
2020	1034	68.9	14.9	53.7
2021	997	70.6	14.1	53.7
2022	1061	68.0	15.6	42.2
2023	1061	63.0	16.8	64
2024	1028	57.0	18.0	59.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Butler Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	670	37.0	18.1	42.2
1989	891	43.0	20.7	44.6
1990	857	45.0	19.0	44.8
1991	852	50.0	17.0	47.9
1992	847	47.0	18.0	42
1993	846	50.0	16.9	40.4
1994	860	51.0	16.9	39.2
1995	855	52.0	16.4	43.6
1996	855	52.0	16.4	43.6
1997	924	53.0	17.4	45.7
1998	926	58.0	16.0	43.8
1999	924	60.0	15.4	50.6
2000	910	62.0	14.7	56.3
2001	871	58.0	15.0	54.2
2002	860	65.0	13.2	53
2003	860	65.0	13.2	53
2004	862	68.0	12.7	57.4
2005	902	74.0	12.2	56.5
2006	963	87.0	11.1	56
2007	955	n/a	n/a	43.4
2008	963	77.0	12.5	57.1
2009	972	83.0	12.2	62
2010	972	70.5	13.7	45.8
2011	891	71.0	12.5	65.3
2012	886	73.4	12.0	64.6
2013	958	88.0	10.8	66.1
2014	1032	88.0	11.7	69
2015	1025	75.0	13.6	71.1
2016	981	72.0	13.6	58
2017	987	75.0	13.1	55.8
2018	957	75.0	12.7	74.1
2019	974	71.6	13.5	73.8
2020	1034	68.9	14.9	53.7
2021	997	70.6	14.1	53.7
2022	1061	68.0	15.6	42.2
2023	1061	63.0	16.8	64
2024	1028	57.0	18.0	59.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Butler Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$868 (10.5%)	$7,384 (89.5%)	$8,252
2019	$754 (9.4%)	$7,253 (90.6%)	$8,007
2020	$879 (11.4%)	$6,815 (88.6%)	$7,694
2021	$1,012 (11.5%)	$7,791 (88.5%)	$8,803
2022	$1,096 (13.0%)	$7,333 (87.0%)	$8,429
2023	$1,453 (14.2%)	$8,748 (85.8%)	$10,201

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Butler Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 345^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 978^th of 2240 Elementary schools	27.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Butler Elementary School)	69	56	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union)	69	56	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Butler Elementary School)	73	67	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union)	73	67	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Butler Elementary School)	76	58	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union)	76	58	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Butler Elementary School)	92	63	29%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union)	91	63	28%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	974	1061	8.9%
African American	117	111	5.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	34	44	29.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	780	810	3.8%
Two or More Races	39	90	130.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.8%	64%	9.8%

Schools Near Lake Butler Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Butler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	800 SW 6th St	Lake Butler	32054	Union County	Union	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 448-5302	1,028	57	18.0	59.4%	780 (75.9%)	109 (10.6%)	36 (3.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (9.7%)	62.3	816^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.8%		54.7	978^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.3%	162	64.0	51.0			73.0	57.0				$10,201	$1,453	$8,748
Brooker Community School Inc	Public, Charter	K-5	18551 Charlotte Avenue	Brooker	32622	Bradford County	Bradford	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 745-6601	54	0		66.7%	48 (88.9%)	3 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Starke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 W Weldon St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6047	630	36	17.6	66.5%	379 (60.2%)	145 (23.0%)	60 (9.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.5%)	43.9	1243^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	44.9%		42.4	1271^st of 2240 public elementary schools	43.3%	28	55.0	54.0	39.0	49.0	55.0	69.0	49.0	57.0	36.0	$10,849	$2,499	$8,350
Rainbow Center	Public	PK	501 W Washington St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	No	(904) 966-6039	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	11100 W State Road 235	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(386) 418-2080	102	6	17.0	42.2%	63 (61.8%)	2 (2.0%)	25 (24.5%)	5 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.9%)	93.3	82^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	96.4%		97.2	16^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.3%	66	86.0	89.0	84.0		64.0	100.0	95.0		84.0	$10,254	$2,193	$8,060
Bradford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3856 SE 144th St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6066	729	35	20.6	71.1%	420 (57.6%)	195 (26.7%)	45 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (9.3%)	45	1217^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.1%		37.4	1401^st of 2240 public elementary schools	37.5%	184	47.0	56.0	43.0	62.0	40.0	49.0	54.0	74.0	45.0	$10,300	$2,587	$7,712
Lawtey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22703 N Park St	Lawtey	32058	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6795	290	16	18.1	63.4%	228 (78.6%)	39 (13.4%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.2%)	55.5	955^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.7%		70.8	613^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.6%	342	57.0	61.0	44.0	50.0	51.0	66.0	64.0	86.0	47.0	$10,776	$2,847	$7,929
Alachua Elementary School	Public	3-5	13800 NW 152nd Pl	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 462-1841	323	26	12.4	70.3%	132 (40.9%)	125 (38.7%)	47 (14.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)	16.4	1997^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.5%		24.2	1766^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.2%	231	38.0	33.0	33.0		52.0	34.0	25.0		27.0	$13,335	$2,706	$10,628
W. W. Irby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	13505 NW 140th St	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 462-5002	361	29	12.6	66.8%	172 (47.6%)	105 (29.1%)	53 (14.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.8%)								(n/a)
Constellation Charter School Of Gainesville	Public, Charter	1-8	14450 NE 148th Avenue	Waldo	32694	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 955-7300	80	7	11.4	55.0%	53 (66.3%)	5 (6.3%)	16 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Butler Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lake Butler Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Butler Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Butler Middle School
High : Union County High School
High : Union Virtual Franchise

Is Lake Butler Elementary School a good school?

Lake Butler Elementary School ranks 816^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lake Butler Elementary School in?

Union

What is the racial makeup of Lake Butler Elementary School?

Students at Lake Butler Elementary School are 76% White, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Lake Butler Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,028 students attended Lake Butler Elementary School.

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