At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
367
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
57%+3.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Butler Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Springfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 367 students. It is part of the Springfield SD 186 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSpringfield SD 186
County17167
CitySpringfield
ZIP62704
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173708003816
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment367
White40.3%
Hispanic / Latino2.5%
Black / African American40.3%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races13.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
40.3%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
40.3%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
13.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.