Butler School

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Butler School ranks 83 rd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Butler School is an elementary school located in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 605 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Canyons School District, which is ranked 27th out of 98 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Butler School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Utah, with a high of 23rd out of 559 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Butler School consistently outperforms the Canyons District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Butler School had 65% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.9% for the Canyons District and 46.7% for the state. Additionally, Butler School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 13.88% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than the nearby Bella Vista School at 39.11%.

Despite having a lower per-student spending of $7,784 in the 2018-2019 school year compared to nearby schools like Quail Hollow School ($9,340 per student) and Bella Vista School ($12,341 per student), Butler School is able to achieve higher academic outcomes. This suggests that the school is effectively allocating its resources and prioritizing strategies that drive student success.

Detail:

Public K-5

2700 E 7000 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121

(801) 826-7975

District: Canyons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,784

Students who attend Butler School usually attend:

Middle:	Butler Middle
High:	Brighton High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 605

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Butler School ranks better than 85.2% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 9^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Butler School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Canyons District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butler School is $7,784. 18 elementary schools in the Canyons District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butler School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler School 83^rd of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Butler School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Canyons District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyons District 27^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Butler School

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Rank History for all students at Butler School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	71.61	153^rd	563	72.8%
2012	57.74	293^rd	579	49.4%
2013	67.98	172^nd	576	70.1%
2014	57.99	211^th	509	58.5%
2015	64.85	185^th	537	65.5%
2016	74.31	110^th	533	79.4%
2017	78.43	84^th	526	84.0%
2018	80.04	78^th	528	85.2%
2019	89.52	28^th	572	95.1%
2021	90.98	23^rd	559	95.9%
2022	85.53	53^rd	551	90.4%
2023	73.84	125^th	561	77.7%
2024	81.77	83^rd	561	85.2%

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Rank History for White students at Butler School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	78.13	65^th	435	85.1%
2023	59.90	162^nd	428	62.1%
2024	65.55	133^rd	429	69.0%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Butler School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	356	12	10	19	1	n/a	n/a	92	490
2011	438	13	9	23	2	3	3	0	491
2012	418	11	1	32	3	12	24	0	501
2013	428	6	4	36	3	7	36	0	520
2014	411	6	4	38	0	6	30	0	495
2015	420	7	5	33	0	8	32	0	505
2016	453	8	4	40	3	7	33	0	548
2017	460	5	7	35	1	7	32	0	547
2018	501	7	8	39	2	6	32	0	595
2019	511	9	7	49	2	6	37	0	621
2020	538	6	6	50	0	4	35	0	639
2021	513	6	4	49	1	0	42	0	615
2022	487	2	6	51	0	2	43	0	591
2023	493	4	5	50	0	0	53	0	605

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 Butler School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	490	22.5	21.7	27.4
2011	491	22.0	22.3	18.1
2012	501	23.2	21.5	30.1
2013	520	23.9	21.6	34
2014	495	20.4	24.1	14.5
2015	505	n/a	n/a	16.8
2016	548	n/a	n/a	15.3
2017	547	20.4	26.7	12.6
2018	595	n/a	n/a	17.5
2019	621	27.4	22.6	15.1
2020	639	26.9	23.7	13.1
2021	615	n/a	n/a	12.2
2022	591	26.5	22.3	13
2023	605	26.5	22.8	13.9

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 Butler School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	490	22.5	21.7	27.4
2011	491	22.0	22.3	18.1
2012	501	23.2	21.5	30.1
2013	520	23.9	21.6	34
2014	495	20.4	24.1	14.5
2015	505	n/a	n/a	16.8
2016	548	n/a	n/a	15.3
2017	547	20.4	26.7	12.6
2018	595	n/a	n/a	17.5
2019	621	27.4	22.6	15.1
2020	639	26.9	23.7	13.1
2021	615	n/a	n/a	12.2
2022	591	26.5	22.3	13
2023	605	26.5	22.8	13.9

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 Butler School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$428 (5.5%)	$7,355 (94.5%)	$7,784

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butler School

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 28^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 125^th of 561 Elementary schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Butler School)	63.9	57	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	55.6	53.4	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Butler School)	72.2	68.2	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	59	57	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Butler School)	68.9	41.5	27.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	58.3	51.6	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Butler School)	67	56.3	10.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	61.2	58.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Butler School)	60.2	47.9	12.3%
4th Grade Science (Canyons District)	58.9	54.5	4.4%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Butler School)	80	68	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	61.9	61.3	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Butler School)	80	66	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	62.2	59.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Butler School)	76	75.3	0.7%
5th Grade Science (Canyons District)	63	60.9	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	621	605	2.6%
African American	9	4	55.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	49	50	2%
Pacific Islander	6	0	100%
White	511	493	3.5%
Two or More Races	37	53	43.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.1%	13.9%	1.3%

Schools Near Butler School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)			RISE Mathematics (2024)			RISE 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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Butler School	Public	K-5	2700 E 7000 S	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7975	605	27	22.8	13.9%	493 (81.5%)	4 (0.7%)	50 (8.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.8%)	81.8	83^rd of 561 public elementary schools	85.2%		73.8	125^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.7%	42	65.0	61.0	56.1	78.4	66.7	51.6	64.8	66.0	$7,784	$428	$7,355
Bella Vista School	Public	K-5	2131 E 7000 S	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7825	202	17	12.2	39.1%	134 (66.3%)	1 (0.5%)	42 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	2 (1.0%)	18 (8.9%)								(n/a)									$12,341	$848	$11,494
Canyon View School	Public	K-5	3050 E 7800 S	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8050	500	21	23.8	14.4%	416 (83.2%)	5 (1.0%)	42 (8.4%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.2%)	91	27^th of 561 public elementary schools	95.2%		87.4	43^rd of 561 public elementary schools	92.3%	16	75.0	59.7	73.8	67.1	70.4	79.8	69.1	77.3	$7,962	$552	$7,410
Ridgecrest School	Public	K-5	1800 E 7200 S	Cottonwood Heights	84121	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9250	547	26	21.4	29.6%	339 (62.0%)	7 (1.3%)	97 (17.7%)	22 (4.0%)	10 (1.8%)	5 (0.9%)	67 (12.2%)	64.1	197^th of 561 public elementary schools	64.9%		57.1	235^th of 561 public elementary schools	58.1%	38	49.4	46.3	50.7	64.5	58.7	53.3	54.3	53.3	$7,653	$412	$7,241
Oakdale School	Public	K-5	1900 E 8100 S	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-8950	397	21	18.5	23.2%	306 (77.1%)	7 (1.8%)	46 (11.6%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (2.8%)	19 (4.8%)	71.6	151^st of 561 public elementary schools	73.1%		80.5	92^nd of 561 public elementary schools	83.6%	59	55.7	61.3	58.4	60.0	58.1	58.4	54.9	52.1	$8,786	$562	$8,225
Oakwood School	Public	PK, KG-6	5815 S Highland Dr	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4942	349	18	19.9	18.9%	290 (83.1%)	4 (1.1%)	34 (9.7%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	12 (3.4%)	75.2	125^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.7%		88.9	36^th of 561 public elementary schools	93.6%	89	59.6	52.2	59.8	54.3	61.6	43.3	78.3	72.7	$8,404	$629	$7,775
Brookwood School	Public	K-5	8640 S 2565 E	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-7900	389	16	24.8	7.2%	334 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.7%)	78.5	98^th of 561 public elementary schools	82.5%		88.2	40^th of 561 public elementary schools	92.9%	58	47.3	52.5	64.4	70.3	68.4	69.5	62.5	61.0	$8,073	$295	$7,778
Peruvian Park School	Public	K-5	1545 E 8425 S	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9100	505	23	21.9	22.2%	353 (69.9%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (11.3%)	50 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	41 (8.1%)	96.2	6^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.9%		95.4	10^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.2%	4	87.1	73.1	83.9	86.0	72.2	77.4	76.0	79.3	$7,468	$426	$7,042
Woodstock School	Public	PK, KG-6	6015 S 1300 E	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5108	559	22	25.5	26.5%	412 (73.7%)	16 (2.9%)	51 (9.1%)	60 (10.7%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.6%)	8 (1.4%)	66.6	182^nd of 561 public elementary schools	67.6%		84.5	67^th of 561 public elementary schools	88.1%	115	54.0	51.4	52.3	57.3	55.4	49.5	65.1	53.3	$8,433	$497	$7,936
Cottonwood School	Public	PK, KG-6	5205 Holladay Blvd	Salt Lake City	84117	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4798	387	18	22.1	8.5%	355 (91.7%)	4 (1.0%)	13 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	95.7	8^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.6%		96.7	6^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.9%	2	68.0	69.2	85.1	78.4	81.6	81.6	78.5		$7,669	$638	$7,031

Frequently Asked Questions about Butler School

What is the racial makeup of Butler School?

Students at Butler School are 81% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

How many students attend Butler School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 605 students attended Butler School.

Is Butler School a good school?

Butler School ranks 83^rd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Butler School attend?

Students who attend Butler School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Butler Middle
High : Brighton High

What district is Butler School in?

Canyons District

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