James P Butler Elementary

Summary:

James P Butler Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 985 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Socorro Independent School District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (85%) and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 60% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

James P Butler Elementary has shown strong academic performance, particularly in reading, with 3rd-5th grade reading proficiency rates consistently above the district and state averages. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are also above the district and state averages, though the gap is smaller. However, the school's performance in science lags behind, with 5th-grade science proficiency rates significantly lower. The school performs exceptionally well for Hispanic and male students, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups, but its performance for African American, White, and female students is more average.

Compared to nearby schools in the Socorro Independent School District, James P Butler Elementary generally outperforms its peers, particularly in reading and mathematics. However, the nearby Cactus Trails Elementary stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools and significantly outpacing James P Butler Elementary in academic achievement. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a dip during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has since shown signs of recovery.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 14251 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
       El Paso, TX  79938


(915) 937-8900

District: Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1471st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,521 Help


Students who attend James P Butler Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ssg Manuel R Puentes
High:    Pebble Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  932

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.6%
White:
8.8%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details James P Butler Elementary ranks better than 68.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.6%), White (8.8%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James P Butler Elementary is 24.5. 27 elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James P Butler Elementary is $8,521. 27 elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James P Butler Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James P Butler Elementary 1471st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See James P Butler Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Socorro Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Socorro Independent School District (Isd) 345th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James P Butler Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 83.30 555th 4320 87.2%
2016 80.11 736th 4286 82.8%
2017 79.10 744th 4329 82.8%
2018 86.92 461st 4359 89.4%
2019 82.70 599th 4479 86.6%
2021 53.13 1878th 4578 59.0%
2022 41.92 2625th 4581 42.7%
2023 65.00 1374th 4647 70.4%
2024 62.35 1471st 4675 68.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.62 102nd 1046 90.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.66 387th 3226 88.0%
2019 68.50 699th 3333 79.0%
2021 34.77 2374th 3446 31.1%
2022 37.87 2324th 3487 33.4%
2023 62.08 1051st 3556 70.4%
2024 47.05 1789th 3638 50.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.65 668th 3558 81.2%
2019 61.22 893rd 3684 75.8%
2021 65.96 694th 3799 81.7%
2022 39.30 2320th 3952 41.3%
2023 46.77 1843rd 4086 54.9%
2024 39.29 2623rd 4261 38.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.42 111th 4264 97.4%
2019 90.12 153rd 4309 96.4%
2021 51.62 1902nd 4451 57.3%
2022 47.02 2355th 4477 47.4%
2023 71.29 835th 4521 81.5%
2024 64.60 1216th 4560 73.3%
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Rank History for Female students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.45 488th 4306 88.7%
2019 81.67 567th 4348 87.0%
2021 43.97 2356th 4499 47.6%
2022 38.23 2880th 4561 36.9%
2023 57.12 1734th 4588 62.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.32 1312th 3106 57.8%
2019 66.15 1101st 3184 65.4%
2021 51.07 1723rd 3006 42.7%
2022 53.46 1721st 2958 41.8%
2023 70.26 800th 2980 73.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.37 644th 4240 84.8%
2019 69.73 802nd 4295 81.3%
2021 57.22 1367th 4331 68.4%
2022 46.77 2331st 4461 47.7%
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Rank History for Male students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.26 459th 4319 89.4%
2019 80.26 633rd 4357 85.5%
2021 60.74 1455th 4498 67.7%
2022 44.91 2454th 4563 46.2%
2023 70.44 1099th 4585 76.0%
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Rank History for African American students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.94 168th 2483 93.2%
2019 71.31 453rd 2515 82.0%
2022 47.17 1197th 2421 50.6%
2023 55.06 908th 2443 62.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.51 207th 4168 95.0%
2019 87.39 253rd 4188 94.0%
2021 55.61 1602nd 4329 63.0%
2022 45.57 2409th 4376 44.9%
2023 72.27 832nd 4401 81.1%
2024 66.09 1130th 4431 74.5%
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Rank History for White students at James P Butler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.66 483rd 3127 84.6%
2019 64.40 1000th 3142 68.2%
2021 50.77 1458th 3082 52.7%
2022 46.62 1742nd 3082 43.5%
2023 44.87 1843rd 3106 40.7%
2024 60.64 1158th 3078 62.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 31, 2019

Open Quote This school is a student centered campus with the most helpful and friendly staff. Every event is taken above and beyond where administrators, teachers, staff, and the community come together! We are truly blessed that our child is part of this innovative campus! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Open Quote I am so grateful to Mrs. Chavez and AP’s for doing such a wonderful job. My daughter has had six extraordinary years at Butler. She has had the best teachers who have prepared her for not only sixth grade, but for life. Thank you Butler for providing my daughter with a positive elementary experience. ❤️ Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Open Quote They are a school that offers programs besides the curriculum to teach to the whole child. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Open Quote Based on my experience, JPB deserves ten gold stars. From the teachers , staff and administration I always felt apart of my child's education and at home in the school. I really cannot say enough about how kind and easy to work with the front office staff is consistently. My family experienced love and concern for my child’s education from Mrs. Chavez, the principal, down to each teacher he was assigned. The campus is always kept beautiful and up to date. This is clearly demonstrated with the great new “JPB” metal art deco in front of the school. James P. Butler our hats off to each staff member for your love and dedication in primary education . You all are where it all begins! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Open Quote I am truly amazed at all the activities that this school holds for all the scholars.
The staff has treated me with dignity and respect.
I have seen the counselors in action my respects. The way they handle the "difficult" scholars is truly remarkable.
The teachers are amazing as well.
COMPLAINT: The copiers are a NIGHTMARE!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for James P Butler Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 87 43 10 661 8 8 12 0 829
2015 83 38 7 727 4 3 11 0 873
2016 80 32 8 822 4 2 12 0 960
2017 71 24 11 857 4 2 19 0 988
2018 92 29 10 856 2 3 13 0 1005
2019 101 44 8 845 0 2 10 0 1010
2020 96 38 8 827 0 6 9 0 984
2021 71 41 9 834 1 4 18 0 978
2022 75 33 6 821 1 2 13 0 951
2023 88 34 9 838 1 2 13 0 985
2024 82 26 4 807 0 1 12 0 932

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 James P Butler Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 829 38.0 21.8 50.7
2015 873 44.0 19.8 50.5
2016 960 48.0 20.0 54
2017 988 49.6 19.9 56.8
2018 1005 51.5 19.5 55.5
2019 1010 50.7 19.8 59.2
2020 984 53.9 18.2 60.2
2021 978 56.6 17.2 55.1
2022 951 52.8 18.0 57.1
2023 985 49.8 19.7 61
2024 932 37.9 24.5 62.7

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 James P Butler Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 829 38.0 21.8 50.7
2015 873 44.0 19.8 50.5
2016 960 48.0 20.0 54
2017 988 49.6 19.9 56.8
2018 1005 51.5 19.5 55.5
2019 1010 50.7 19.8 59.2
2020 984 53.9 18.2 60.2
2021 978 56.6 17.2 55.1
2022 951 52.8 18.0 57.1
2023 985 49.8 19.7 61
2024 932 37.9 24.5 62.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James P Butler Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $509 (7.0%) $6,785 (93.0%) $7,294
2020 $477 (6.3%) $7,105 (93.7%) $7,582
2021 $951 (11.2%) $7,570 (88.8%) $8,521

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James P Butler Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 599th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1374th of 4647 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (James P Butler Elementary)5155
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))4753
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James P Butler Elementary)5851
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5445
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (James P Butler Elementary)5648
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5050
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James P Butler Elementary)6145
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (James P Butler Elementary)6866
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5362
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James P Butler Elementary)8062
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))6355
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (James P Butler Elementary)6436
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5137
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1010985
 2.5%
African American4434
 22.7%
American Indian01
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic845838
 0.8%
Pacific Islander22
White10188
 12.9%
Two or More Races1013
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.2%61%
 1.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 932 students attended James P Butler Elementary.

Students who attend James P Butler Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ssg Manuel R Puentes
High : Pebble Hills High School

Students at James P Butler Elementary are 87% Hispanic, 9% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

James P Butler Elementary ranks 1471st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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