Serving 449 students in grades 1-2, Butler Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 40%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Butler Avenue Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Butler Avenue Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
42%
20%
Black
36%
25%
White
15%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Butler Avenue Elementary School?
449 students attend Butler Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Butler Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler Avenue Elementary School?
Butler Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Butler Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Butler Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Butler Avenue Elementary School part of?
Butler Avenue Elementary School is part of Clinton City Schools School District.
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