North Butler Elementary

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North Butler Elementary ranks 244 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Butler Elementary is a public elementary school located in Allison, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 296 students. The school is part of the North Butler Community School District, which is ranked 152 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Butler Elementary consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in English Language Arts (77.4% vs. 64.2% for 3rd grade, 86.7% vs. 72.9% for 4th grade) and Mathematics (87.1% vs. 76.3% for 3rd grade, 86.7% vs. 72.7% for 4th grade). The school's performance in Science for 5th grade is also noteworthy, with 64.7% proficiency compared to the state average of 59.6%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School, Janesville Elementary School, and Clarksville Elementary School, North Butler Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement.

North Butler Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 95.27% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a relatively low percentage of minority students, with 0.34% African American, 3.04% Hispanic, and 0.34% Asian students. Additionally, North Butler Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average, with 30.07% in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602-0428

(319) 267-2212

District: North Butler Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
244^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,806

Students who attend North Butler Elementary usually attend:

High:

North Butler Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Butler Elementary ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.87. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Butler Elementary is $12,806.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

North Butler Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Butler Community School District 152^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Butler Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	62.54	243^rd	626	61.2%
2013	78.37	56^th	624	91.0%
2014	60.12	280^th	603	53.6%
2015	57.71	302^nd	616	51.0%
2016	61.38	270^th	599	54.9%
2017	65.09	224^th	574	61.0%
2018	55.50	300^th	567	47.1%
2019	62.55	242^nd	603	59.9%
2021	65.47	188^th	567	66.8%
2022	63.49	220^th	574	61.7%
2023	49.26	329^th	565	41.8%
2024	60.87	244^th	557	56.2%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Butler Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	136	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1989	138	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1990	127	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
1991	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1992	88	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
1993	79	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
1994	67	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	68
1995	168	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1996	168	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1997	166	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1998	167	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1999	148	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	152
2000	187	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	-13	175
2001	149	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2002	131	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2003	131	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2004	135	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2005	92	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
2006	97	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
2007	97	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	103
2008	108	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2009	135	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	140
2010	140	1	2	1	2	2	0	148
2011	150	1	3	2	2	2	0	160
2012	154	0	2	4	2	4	0	166
2013	169	0	2	2	3	1	0	177
2014	185	0	2	3	0	3	0	193
2015	178	0	2	3	0	6	0	189
2016	381	0	2	8	0	8	0	399
2017	371	0	2	8	0	10	0	391
2018	366	0	0	9	0	1	0	376
2019	340	0	1	9	0	2	0	352
2020	310	0	0	11	0	2	0	323
2021	276	2	0	12	0	3	0	293
2022	283	1	0	9	0	3	0	296
2023	282	1	1	9	0	3	0	296

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 North Butler Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	136	8.0	17.0	n/a
1989	138	0.7	197.1	16.7
1990	127	7.0	18.1	0
1991	128	7.0	18.2	23.4
1992	88	5.0	17.6	18.2
1993	80	7.9	10.1	17.5
1994	68	6.1	11.1	17.6
1995	169	12.4	13.6	18.9
1996	169	12.4	13.6	18.9
1997	168	13.8	12.2	16.7
1998	169	11.3	15.0	17.8
1999	152	12.4	12.3	27.6
2000	175	14.5	12.1	20.7
2001	150	14.0	10.7	35.3
2002	131	13.5	9.7	36.6
2003	131	13.5	9.7	36.6
2004	137	11.7	11.7	32.1
2005	93	9.5	9.8	35.5
2006	98	11.0	8.9	35.7
2007	103	12.0	8.6	35
2008	115	9.7	11.9	26.1
2009	140	9.4	14.9	34.3
2010	148	9.3	15.9	37.2
2011	160	9.0	17.7	35
2012	166	11.0	15.0	47.6
2013	177	10.8	16.2	38.4
2014	193	11.0	17.5	44
2015	189	11.0	17.1	47.1
2016	399	23.0	17.3	37.8
2017	391	23.3	16.7	39.9
2018	376	28.1	13.3	40.4
2019	352	26.6	13.2	38.9
2020	323	23.7	13.6	35.3
2021	293	24.7	11.8	31.4
2022	296	24.2	12.2	22.3
2023	296	24.6	12.0	30.1

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 North Butler Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	136	8.0	17.0	n/a
1989	138	0.7	197.1	16.7
1990	127	7.0	18.1	0
1991	128	7.0	18.2	23.4
1992	88	5.0	17.6	18.2
1993	80	7.9	10.1	17.5
1994	68	6.1	11.1	17.6
1995	169	12.4	13.6	18.9
1996	169	12.4	13.6	18.9
1997	168	13.8	12.2	16.7
1998	169	11.3	15.0	17.8
1999	152	12.4	12.3	27.6
2000	175	14.5	12.1	20.7
2001	150	14.0	10.7	35.3
2002	131	13.5	9.7	36.6
2003	131	13.5	9.7	36.6
2004	137	11.7	11.7	32.1
2005	93	9.5	9.8	35.5
2006	98	11.0	8.9	35.7
2007	103	12.0	8.6	35
2008	115	9.7	11.9	26.1
2009	140	9.4	14.9	34.3
2010	148	9.3	15.9	37.2
2011	160	9.0	17.7	35
2012	166	11.0	15.0	47.6
2013	177	10.8	16.2	38.4
2014	193	11.0	17.5	44
2015	189	11.0	17.1	47.1
2016	399	23.0	17.3	37.8
2017	391	23.3	16.7	39.9
2018	376	28.1	13.3	40.4
2019	352	26.6	13.2	38.9
2020	323	23.7	13.6	35.3
2021	293	24.7	11.8	31.4
2022	296	24.2	12.2	22.3
2023	296	24.6	12.0	30.1

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 North Butler Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$637 (5.0%)	$12,169 (95.0%)	$12,806

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Butler Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 242^nd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 329^th of 565 Elementary schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Elementary)	66.7	68.8	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Community School District)	66.7	68.8	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Butler Elementary)	84.8	75	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Butler Community School District)	84.8	75	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Elementary)	75.6	68.6	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Community School District)	75.6	68.6	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Elementary)	73.3	74.3	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Community School District)	73.3	74.3	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Elementary)	79.6	63.2	16.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Community School District)	79.6	63.2	16.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Elementary)	87	78.9	8.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Community School District)	87	78.9	8.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Elementary)	62.7	70	7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Community School District)	62.7	70	7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Elementary)	70.6	66.7	3.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Community School District)	70.6	66.7	3.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	352	296	15.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	9	9
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	340	282	17.1%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.9%	30.1%	8.9%

Schools Near North Butler Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Butler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	513 Birch	Allison	50602	Butler County	North Butler Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 267-2212	296	25	12.0	30.1%	282 (95.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	60.9	244^th of 557 public elementary schools	56.2%		49.3	329^th of 565 public elementary schools	41.8%	85	77.4	86.7	70.6	67.6	87.1	86.7	76.5	62.2	64.7	$12,806	$637	$12,169
Clarksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	318 N Mather	Clarksville	50619	Butler County	Clarksville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 278-4560	170	15	11.4	28.8%	161 (94.7%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	45.7	358^th of 557 public elementary schools	35.7%		62.3	223^rd of 565 public elementary schools	60.5%	135	50.0	61.1	62.5	72.2	80.8	83.3	83.3	66.7	54.2	$11,964	$607	$11,356
Shell Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	214 N Cherry St	Shell Rock	50670	Butler County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 885-4311	172	18	9.6	36.0%	151 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)								(n/a)										$13,084	$662	$12,421
Parkersburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	602 Lincoln	Parkersburg	50665	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 346-2446	216	19	11.4	32.9%	198 (91.7%)	3 (1.4%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)								(n/a)										$13,115	$589	$12,526
Aplington Elementary School	Public	3-5	215 10th St	Aplington	50604	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 347-6621	194	13	15.2	29.4%	176 (90.7%)	4 (2.1%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)	70.8	153^rd of 557 public elementary schools	72.5%		60.2	245^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.6%	92	71.4	85.2	68.9		80.4	83.6	82.0		70.5	$10,716	$336	$10,380
New Hartford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	508 Beaver	New Hartford	50660	Butler County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 983-2206	151	12	12.4	21.9%	145 (96.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$12,915	$575	$12,340
West Cedar Elementary School	Public	K-4	221 15th St NW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-2754	230	12	19.1	16.1%	205 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	77	88^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.2%		75	116^th of 565 public elementary schools	79.5%	28	82.2	80.4			82.2	86.3				$11,119	$376	$10,742
Margaretta Carey Elementary School	Public	K-4	220 9th Ave NW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 352-2855	237	16	15.2	25.3%	208 (87.8%)	7 (3.0%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	76.2	101^st of 557 public elementary schools	81.9%		72.7	138^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.6%	37	69.6	82.4			87.0	88.2				$11,591	$460	$11,131
Southeast Elementary School	Public	K-4	809 4th St SE	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 352-3582	164	12	13.6	32.3%	137 (83.5%)	2 (1.2%)	11 (6.7%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.3%)	90.2	13^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.7%		80.7	73^rd of 565 public elementary schools	87.1%	60	95.2	84.6			95.2	96.2				$11,108	$420	$10,687
Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	621 Panama St	Nashua	50658	Chickasaw County	Nashua-Plainfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 435-4114	272	20	13.6	28.7%	251 (92.3%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	64.6	202^nd of 557 public elementary schools	63.7%		73.9	126^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.7%	76	62.2	74.3	73.8		83.8	80.0	83.3		64.3	$12,584	$382	$12,202

Frequently Asked Questions about North Butler Elementary

What schools do graduates of North Butler Elementary attend?

Students who attend North Butler Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : North Butler Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of North Butler Elementary?

Students at North Butler Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is North Butler Elementary in?

North Butler Community School District

How many students attend North Butler Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended North Butler Elementary.

Is North Butler Elementary a good school?

North Butler Elementary ranks 244^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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