publicelementaryGrade 1-5

Butler Elementary School

945 South 18Th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, United States

+1 (515) 574-5882

http://www.fdschools.org/schools/butler-elementary/

4.2

Overall Rating

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Butler Elementary School Overview

About This School

Butler Elementary School is a public elementary in Fort Dodge, Iowa, serving 328 students in grades Grade 1-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 42% in ELA and 41% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 24 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $64,858. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is composed of 51% female and 49% male students. Butler Elementary School is a diverse environment where 64% of students identify as White, 15% as Hispanic, 12% as Two or More Races, 8% as Black, and 1% as Asian.

328

Total Students

Grade 1-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

24 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics41%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 1-5

County

Webster County

Students per Counselor

328:1

Butler Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 53%State Avg: 70%

41%

Mathematics

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

328

Students per Counselor

Butler Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$64,858

City Avg: $64,858

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor328:1

Butler Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.39%

Male

50.61%

Female

Total Enrollment: 328 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White63.72%

Hispanic15.24%

Asian0.61%

Black7.62%

Two or More Races11.89%

Native American0.3%

Butler Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Butler Elementary School

Q: What is Butler Elementary School?

A: Butler Elementary School is a elementary public located in Fort Dodge.

Q: How many students attend Butler Elementary School?

A: Butler Elementary School has approximately 328 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Butler Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Butler Elementary School - Fort Dodge, IA

Quick Facts about Butler Elementary School
School Name	Butler Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 1-5
Location	945 South 18Th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, Fort Dodge, IA
County	Webster County
Phone	+1 (515) 574-5882
Total Students	328
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	24
Rating	4.2/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	41%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Butler Elementary School

What is Butler Elementary School?

Butler Elementary School is a elementary public located in Fort Dodge.

How many students attend Butler Elementary School?

Butler Elementary School has approximately 328 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Butler Elementary School is 13:1.

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