Butler Elementary School

About Butler Elementary School

Butler Elementary School in Arlington, Texas, can be found at 2121 Margaret. It educates around 598 students in Pre-K through 6. Butler has a student-teacher ratio of about 15:1 with 38 full-time teachers. The student population is diverse: White 50.8%, Hispanic 28.1%, Black 9%, and Asian 4.5%. Approximately 11.7% of students are considered bilingual learners, or English Language Learners, and 17.7% are enrolled in gifted and talented programs.

The school achieves good academic results, with 69% of students proficient in math and 77% proficient in reading measures, demonstrating a clear focus on academic achievement rather than non-academic indicators. Average teacher salaries are $68,633, with per-pupil expenditures equal to $11,773. The median for housing values is $276,400. Butler Elementary stands out amongst elementary schools due to its high performance, commitment to and expectation for high-quality academic excellence, and its relationship with the community. As such, Most parents considered Butler Elementary as one of their best choices for an elementary school in this area.

Contact Information

Address

2121 MARGARET DR ARLINGTON TX 76012

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Phone

(682) 867-1010

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Website

https://www.aisd.net/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%

Reading 48%

State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.

38

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

13

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

629

Total Students

$64512

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Butler Elementary School

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 program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

97

of 129 in Texas

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:10 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:55 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.

Student Demographics

White 52.9%

Asian 4.5%

Hispanic 26.7%

Black 9.1%

Two+ Races 6.4%

Native Am. 0%

White

52.9%

Asian

4.5%

Hispanic

26.7%

Black

9.1%

Two+ Races

6.4%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 629

45.2%

284 Female

54.8%

345 Male

Student Population

629 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Butler Broncos recognized the academic achievements of top students: two perfect STAAR scores, a top-25 finish at DI Globals, and began the school year with summer spirit nights, supply kits, Taco Friday and a touching clap-out.

FAQ

1. What grade levels are at Butler Elementary?

The school serves kindergarten through 6th grade.

2. What programs make Butler Elementary stand out?

Strong academic performance, leadership initiatives, and fine arts integration distinguish the school.

3. How does Butler Elementary support student learning?

Through a combination of rigorous curriculum, technology tools, and enrichment programs.

4. Does the school have community partnerships?

Yes, partnerships with local businesses and organizations enhance learning experiences.

5. Are there after-school programs?

Butler Elementary offers after-school enrichment, tutoring, and extracurricular clubs.

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

ML

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

F

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

What Parents Say