Serving 860 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Butterfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butterfield Elementary School's student population of 860 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1912
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Butterfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butterfield Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#746 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
45%
48%
Black
14%
6%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butterfield Elementary School's ranking?
Butterfield Elementary School is ranked #746 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Butterfield Elementary School often compared to?
Butterfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pima Butte Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Butterfield Elementary School?
860 students attend Butterfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Butterfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butterfield Elementary School?
Butterfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Butterfield Elementary School offer ?
Butterfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Butterfield Elementary School part of?
Butterfield Elementary School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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