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Butler Elementary School

1701 S MACARTHUR BLVD SPRINGFIELD IL 62704

Ranked 211 of 1380 in Illinois

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Butler Elementary School

1701 S MACARTHUR BLVD SPRINGFIELD IL 62704
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About Butler Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 46% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
344
Total Students
$55391
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 48%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 2.3%
Black 35.2%
Two+ Races 12.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
48%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
35.2%
Two+ Races
12.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 344
42.7%
147 Female
57.3%
197 Male

Student Population

344 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Butler Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1701 S MACARTHUR BLVD SPRINGFIELD IL 62704

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Phone

(217) 787-3189

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Website

https://www.sps186.org/

TOP 211 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Butler Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
Detailed Robotics Program Info
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed Robotics Program Info

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Early dismissal at 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Teachers at Butler have completed 128 funded projects, raising approximately $43,356 to support technology, books, arts, and essential supplies in classrooms. Locals on Springfield forums praise Butler's consistent quality and central neighborhood location, making it a popular choice for families in Washington Park and surrounding areas.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Butler Elementary School serve? A1. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Q2. How many students attend, and what's the student–teacher ratio? A2. Approximately 350 students are enrolled, with a student–teacher ratio of about 13–14 to 1. Q3. How do students perform academically? A3. Around 32% of students are proficient in reading, and 17% in math. Q4. How much community support does the school receive through DonorsChoose? A4. Butler Elementary has received funding for 128 classroom projects, raising over $43,000 for resources like technology, books, and art supplies. Q5. Which school district is Butler part of, and who can I contact? A5. It’s part of Springfield Public Schools District 186. For questions about school hours or programs, you can call (217) 785-3189.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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