Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Butterfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butterfield Elementary School's student population of 103 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Butterfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butterfield Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1335 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
73%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
22%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butterfield Elementary School's ranking?
Butterfield Elementary School is ranked #1335 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Butterfield Elementary School?
103 students attend Butterfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Butterfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butterfield Elementary School?
Butterfield Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butterfield Elementary School offer ?
Butterfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Butterfield Elementary School part of?
Butterfield Elementary School is part of Butterfield-Odin Public Schools.
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