North Butler Elementary

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North Butler Elementary ranks 345 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Butler Elementary is a public elementary school in Morgantown, Kentucky, serving 396 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Butler County School District, which is ranked 101 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Butler Elementary has had a mixed performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 345 to 535 out of around 700 Kentucky elementary schools. Its student performance, as measured by proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. However, the school has performed relatively better for its special education students and has increased its spending per student from $9,481 in 2017-2018 to $10,502 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Morgantown Elementary School in the same district has generally performed better than North Butler Elementary, while Oran P. Lawler Elementary School in the Grayson County district has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state. North Butler Elementary's performance has been relatively stagnant, with its statewide ranking and star rating remaining in the lower to middle range over the past several years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261

(270) 526-8936

District: Butler County

SchoolDigger Rank:
345^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,029

Students who attend North Butler Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Butler County Middle School
High:	Butler County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 387

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Butler Elementary ranks worse than 50.4% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.72. (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 (93%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Butler Elementary is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare North Butler Elementary employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Butler Elementary is $14,029.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Butler Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Butler Elementary 345^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See North Butler Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Butler County:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler County 101^st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Butler Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Butler Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	35.58	440^th	638	31.0%
2008	26.35	515^th	651	20.9%
2009	55.34	312^th	658	52.6%
2010	45.22	420^th	683	38.5%
2011	44.65	421^st	688	38.8%
2012	45.81	399^th	713	44.0%
2013	51.83	345^th	719	52.0%
2014	49.27	373^rd	705	47.1%
2015	43.51	429^th	698	38.5%
2016	43.63	410^th	690	40.6%
2017	30.49	540^th	694	22.2%
2018	31.89	521^st	691	24.6%
2019	46.95	402^nd	700	42.6%
2022	24.07	535^th	684	21.8%
2023	29.79	492^nd	687	28.4%
2024	47.72	345^th	685	49.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Butler Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	56.11	287^th	661	56.6%
2023	53.80	87^th	257	66.1%
2024	42.34	148^th	279	47.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Butler Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	35.61	457^th	631	27.6%
2019	48.26	352^nd	664	47.0%
2022	23.79	541^st	667	18.9%
2023	37.41	418^th	670	37.6%
2024	45.74	353^rd	665	46.9%

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Rank History for Female students at North Butler Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	39.65	439^th	663	33.8%
2019	43.69	428^th	671	36.2%
2022	18.95	557^th	641	13.1%
2023	30.35	471^st	639	26.3%
2024	39.63	388^th	644	39.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Butler Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	14.06	434^th	445	2.5%
2019	25.29	379^th	474	20.0%
2022	29.37	161^st	206	21.8%

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Rank History for Male students at North Butler Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	22.72	576^th	665	13.4%
2019	48.90	366^th	676	45.9%
2022	29.16	481^st	657	26.8%
2023	34.62	437^th	652	33.0%
2024	49.83	313^th	652	52.0%

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Rank History for White students at North Butler Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	18.15	573^rd	656	12.7%
2023	24.11	531^st	658	19.3%
2024	38.19	407^th	659	38.2%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Butler Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	348	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	351
2007	348	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	353
2008	365	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	370
2009	356	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	2	363
2010	346	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	2	354
2011	318	3	1	2	1	0	2	0	327
2012	333	2	1	4	1	0	6	0	347
2013	332	2	0	6	1	0	7	0	348
2014	407	0	0	12	1	0	7	0	427
2015	382	1	0	8	1	0	7	0	399
2016	388	1	0	7	0	0	4	0	400
2017	428	1	1	5	0	0	7	0	442
2018	443	1	1	5	0	0	7	0	457
2019	434	2	1	6	0	0	6	0	449
2020	398	2	1	8	0	0	7	0	416
2021	385	2	1	9	0	0	5	0	402
2022	368	1	0	12	0	0	7	0	388
2023	372	0	0	13	0	0	11	0	396
2024	360	3	0	11	0	0	13	0	387

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
2006	351	24.0	14.6	67.2
2007	353	25.0	14.1	60.6
2008	370	28.0	13.2	44.1
2009	363	26.0	14.0	43.2
2010	354	21.0	16.8	67.6
2011	327	23.0	14.2	67
2012	347	22.0	15.7	62.2
2013	348	19.9	17.4	60.9
2014	427	20.0	21.3	55.5
2015	399	20.0	19.9	61.7
2016	400	21.0	19.0	57.3
2017	442	23.4	18.8	50
2018	457	24.4	18.7	53
2019	449	25.0	17.9	45
2020	416	27.0	15.4	57
2021	402	26.0	15.4	51.5
2022	388	26.0	14.9	56.2
2023	396	26.0	15.2	54.3
2024	387	25.0	15.4	66.1

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
2006	351	24.0	14.6	67.2
2007	353	25.0	14.1	60.6
2008	370	28.0	13.2	44.1
2009	363	26.0	14.0	43.2
2010	354	21.0	16.8	67.6
2011	327	23.0	14.2	67
2012	347	22.0	15.7	62.2
2013	348	19.9	17.4	60.9
2014	427	20.0	21.3	55.5
2015	399	20.0	19.9	61.7
2016	400	21.0	19.0	57.3
2017	442	23.4	18.8	50
2018	457	24.4	18.7	53
2019	449	25.0	17.9	45
2020	416	27.0	15.4	57
2021	402	26.0	15.4	51.5
2022	388	26.0	14.9	56.2
2023	396	26.0	15.2	54.3
2024	387	25.0	15.4	66.1

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	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$757 (8.0%)	$111 (1.2%)	$868 (9.2%)	$7,152 (75.4%)	$1,634 (17.2%)	$8,731 (92.1%)	$9,481
2019	$926 (8.8%)	$98 (0.9%)	$1,024 (9.8%)	$8,102 (77.1%)	$1,376 (13.1%)	$9,478 (90.2%)	$10,502
2020	$820 (9.2%)	$652 (7.3%)	$1,010 (11.4%)	$10,360 (116.7%)	$1,292 (14.6%)	$11,293 (127.3%)	$8,874
2021	$629 (4.7%)	$1,032 (7.6%)	$1,661 (12.3%)	$9,645 (71.4%)	$2,198 (16.3%)	$11,843 (87.7%)	$13,504
2022	$1,474 (10.5%)	$803 (5.7%)	$2,278 (16.2%)	$8,553 (61.0%)	$2,135 (15.2%)	$10,688 (76.2%)	$14,029

Data source: Kentucky 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 402^nd of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 492^nd of 687 Elementary schools	14.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	396	11.8%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	6	13	116.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	434	372	14.3%
Two or More Races	6	11	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	54.3%	9.3%

Schools Near North Butler Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
North Butler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5539 Brownsville Rd	Morgantown	42261	Butler County	Butler County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 526-8936	387	25	15.4	66.1%	360 (93.0%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	47.7	345^th of 685 public elementary schools	49.6%		29.8	492^nd of 687 public elementary schools	28.4%	147	30.0	28.0	47.0		38.0	46.0	60.0		25.0	43.0	45.0	70.0	$14,029	$1,474	$803	$2,278	$8,553	$2,135	$10,688
Morgantown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Cemetery Street	Morgantown	42261	Butler County	Butler County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 526-3361	669	38	17.6	69.4%	526 (78.6%)	4 (0.6%)	125 (18.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	41.7	403^rd of 685 public elementary schools	41.2%		28.6	505^th of 687 public elementary schools	26.5%	102	35.0	45.0	31.0		40.0	56.0	43.0		42.0	15.0	31.0	55.0	$12,884	$1,474	$797	$1,900	$7,916	$2,004	$9,920
Caneyville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	521 East Maple St.	Caneyville	42721	Grayson County	Grayson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 879-4211	396	25	15.6	75.0%	371 (93.7%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	44.6	372^nd of 685 public elementary schools	45.7%		56.1	275^th of 687 public elementary schools	60.0%	97	50.0	40.0	25.0		50.0	64.0	40.0		42.0	24.0	36.0	38.0	$26,942	$2,410	$1,078	$3,488	$19,493	$3,961	$23,454
Southern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3836 US Hwy 231 S	Beaver Dam	42320	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 274-3462	278	20	13.7	64.0%	241 (86.7%)	2 (0.7%)	33 (11.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	61.7	237^th of 685 public elementary schools	65.4%		68.9	164^th of 687 public elementary schools	76.1%	73	52.0	56.0	29.0	74.0	42.0	56.0	49.0	76.0	47.0	34.0	29.0	63.0	$15,361	$1,641	$591	$2,231	$8,577	$1,821	$10,397
Richardsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1775 Richardsville Rd	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 777-3232	458	31	14.5	78.4%	400 (87.3%)	5 (1.1%)	28 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.0%)	31.8	484^th of 685 public elementary schools	29.3%		16.8	598^th of 687 public elementary schools	13.0%	114	51.0	32.0	29.0	26.0	52.0	41.0	35.0	34.0	24.0	44.0	27.0	39.0	$15,214	$1,257	$1,255	$2,512	$8,680	$1,678	$10,358
Horse Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11980 US Hwy 62 E	Horse Branch	42349	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 274-4662	188	15	12.7	81.9%	182 (96.8%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	46.2	357^th of 685 public elementary schools	47.9%		66.6	187^th of 687 public elementary schools	72.8%	170	27.0	38.0	48.0	47.0	36.0	38.0		53.0		39.0	39.0	65.0	$18,093	$2,398	$506	$2,904	$10,403	$1,852	$12,255
Kyrock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5720 Hwy 259 N	Sweeden	42285	Edmonson County	Edmonson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 286-4013	325	24	13.4	68.9%	306 (94.2%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	95.2	8^th of 685 public elementary schools	98.8%		96.9	4^th of 687 public elementary schools	99.4%	4	81.0	78.0			74.0	75.0			55.0				$18,290	$1,624	$275	$1,899	$11,668	$2,128	$13,796
Beaver Dam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	183 US Hwy 62 E	Beaver Dam	42320	Ohio County	Ohio County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 274-4478	564	34	16.5	66.5%	424 (75.2%)	5 (0.9%)	119 (21.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	54.3	301^st of 685 public elementary schools	56.1%		48	354^th of 687 public elementary schools	48.5%	53	41.0	44.0	34.0	43.0	49.0	59.0	49.0	65.0	39.0	20.0	49.0	55.0	$16,067	$2,219	$474	$2,693	$9,170	$1,590	$10,758
Oran P Lawler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Charlie Crain Lane	Leitchfield	42754	Grayson County	Grayson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 259-9322	450	29	15.4	62.2%	425 (94.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	74.9	121^st of 685 public elementary schools	82.3%		84.1	67^th of 687 public elementary schools	90.2%	54	61.0	67.0	69.0		55.0	58.0	65.0		46.0	28.0	42.0	79.0	$26,004	$2,483	$1,077	$3,561	$18,679	$3,764	$22,443

Frequently Asked Questions about North Butler Elementary

What district is North Butler Elementary in?

Butler County

What schools do graduates of North Butler Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Butler County Middle School
High : Butler County High School

How many students attend North Butler Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 387 students attended North Butler Elementary.

Is North Butler Elementary a good school?

North Butler Elementary ranks 345^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Butler Elementary?

Students at North Butler Elementary are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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