Butterfield Elementary School

Summary:

Butterfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, serving around 480 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Marana Unified District, which is ranked 152 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Butterfield Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally below the Marana Unified District and Arizona state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 35%, compared to the district's 44% and the state's 39%. Butterfield has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a ranking between 272 and 690 out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. The school's SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 2 and 4 stars out of 5.

Butterfield's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Butterfield Elementary performing relatively well for multi-racial, English Language Learner, and foster care students, but struggling with White, Hispanic, and special education students. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from around 30% in 2021-2022 to over 55% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools like Degrazia Elementary, Quail Run Elementary, and Ironwood Elementary, which are also part of the Marana Unified District, Butterfield's academic performance is generally lower.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3400 W Massingale Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85741-1471


(520) 579-5000

District: Marana Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
521st of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,685 Help


Students who attend Butterfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tortolita Middle School
High:    Mountain View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  480

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.4%
Hispanic:
40.8%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Compare Details Butterfield Elementary School ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 9th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Marana Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.4%), Hispanic (40.8%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butterfield Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 5th best among 12 elementary schools in the Marana Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butterfield Elementary School is $12,685, which is the 4th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Marana Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butterfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butterfield Elementary School 521st of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Butterfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marana Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marana Unified District 156th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Butterfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 74.00 292nd 1062 72.5%
2010 64.30 395th 1090 63.8%
2011 73.87 280th 1075 74.0%
2012 78.54 222nd 1141 80.5%
2013 81.16 160th 1158 86.2%
2014 74.72 272nd 1079 74.8%
2015 54.09 382nd 955 60.0%
2016 53.44 453rd 1079 58.0%
2017 41.72 593rd 1106 46.4%
2018 51.30 488th 1109 56.0%
2019 42.04 550th 1039 47.1%
2021 50.01 535th 1226 56.4%
2022 40.61 531st 1000 46.9%
2023 49.55 558th 1245 55.2%
2024 35.04 521st 912 42.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.37 267th 1027 74.0%
2022 64.59 124th 444 72.1%
2023 59.42 183rd 617 70.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.10 264th 975 72.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.18 427th 1201 64.4%
2023 38.33 485th 820 40.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.86 351st 820 57.2%
2022 43.15 361st 618 41.6%
2023 62.17 325th 1116 70.9%
2024 45.63 266th 556 52.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.99 248th 423 41.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.71 450th 1023 56.0%
2019 37.74 505th 862 41.4%
2021 55.95 469th 1219 61.5%
2022 45.93 458th 824 44.4%
2023 45.73 574th 1219 52.9%
2024 21.57 475th 602 21.1%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.48 16th 306 94.8%
2022 55.05 10th 25 60.0%
2023 60.79 14th 38 63.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.51 486th 1032 52.9%
2019 38.75 475th 850 44.1%
2021 44.66 598th 1220 51.0%
2022 46.68 441st 830 46.9%
2023 51.94 513th 1216 57.8%
2024 31.76 415th 628 33.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.44 489th 620 21.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.60 430th 895 52.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.89 440th 911 51.7%
2019 48.92 328th 709 53.7%
2021 46.50 561st 1198 53.2%
2022 43.85 405th 716 43.4%
2023 44.63 595th 1170 49.1%
2024 52.44 208th 486 57.2%
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Rank History for White students at Butterfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.52 475th 720 34.0%
2019 31.54 442nd 595 25.7%
2021 43.70 656th 1161 43.5%
2022 21.83 686th 800 14.3%
2023 34.47 690th 1024 32.6%
2024 9.37 461st 486 5.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Butterfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 517 8 5 96 0 n/a n/a 83 709
1989 623 10 6 107 0 n/a n/a 60 806
1990 713 15 10 107 1 n/a n/a -8 838
1991 702 10 7 136 0 n/a n/a -38 817
1992 651 15 7 112 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1993 656 11 7 116 2 n/a n/a 0 792
1994 631 11 7 110 2 n/a n/a 0 761
1995 601 7 11 135 6 n/a n/a 0 760
1996 601 7 11 135 6 n/a n/a 0 760
1997 524 15 18 128 8 n/a n/a 0 693
1998 512 7 20 125 6 n/a n/a 0 670
1999 486 7 15 121 5 n/a n/a 0 634
2000 485 20 19 154 6 n/a n/a 0 684
2001 469 23 15 160 5 n/a n/a 0 672
2002 470 29 11 166 4 n/a n/a 0 680
2003 470 29 11 166 4 n/a n/a 0 680
2004 445 30 12 184 5 n/a n/a 0 676
2005 435 32 22 248 9 n/a n/a 0 746
2006 405 25 19 260 9 n/a n/a 0 718
2007 382 17 21 255 11 n/a n/a 0 686
2008 364 20 20 256 9 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 347 17 16 249 6 n/a n/a 0 635
2010 326 20 20 261 6 n/a n/a 0 633
2011 285 10 15 286 6 0 17 0 619
2012 268 8 17 259 4 1 26 0 583
2013 249 6 11 280 5 1 24 0 576
2014 253 12 13 269 4 0 19 0 570
2015 230 15 11 249 4 0 19 0 528
2016 223 8 8 244 5 0 23 0 511
2017 217 3 7 209 5 0 26 0 467
2018 216 9 8 195 5 0 30 0 463
2019 190 10 7 179 1 0 18 0 405
2020 264 7 5 215 6 0 23 0 520
2021 239 9 8 206 4 0 21 0 487
2022 242 6 7 189 0 0 25 0 469
2023 237 9 8 196 0 0 30 0 480

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butterfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 709 28.5 24.8 n/a
1989 806 33.5 24.0 n/a
1990 838 32.5 25.7 n/a
1991 817 33.5 24.3 n/a
1992 785 36.5 21.5 n/a
1993 792 38.6 20.5 n/a
1994 761 34.5 22.1 n/a
1995 760 36.6 20.8 n/a
1996 760 36.6 20.8 n/a
1997 693 33.0 21.0 n/a
1998 670 32.0 20.9 n/a
1999 634 30.5 20.8 n/a
2000 684 32.3 21.2 n/a
2001 672 37.3 18.0 n/a
2002 680 36.0 18.9 26.9
2003 680 36.0 18.9 26.9
2004 676 36.5 18.5 34.8
2005 746 39.5 18.9 35
2006 718 39.6 18.1 31.2
2007 686 37.8 18.1 0.9
2008 669 38.8 17.2 32.1
2009 635 39.0 16.3 24.1
2010 633 36.5 17.3 42
2011 619 36.5 16.9 41.5
2012 583 40.0 14.5 52.7
2013 576 37.0 15.5 52.8
2014 570 32.0 17.8 51.8
2015 528 33.0 16.0 55.3
2016 511 33.0 15.4 50.5
2017 467 30.5 15.3 52
2018 463 29.5 15.6 49.7
2019 405 31.0 13.0 50.6
2020 520 34.0 15.2 55.8
2021 487 38.0 12.8 n/a
2022 469 35.0 13.4 29.6
2023 480 36.0 13.3 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Butterfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 709 28.5 24.8 n/a
1989 806 33.5 24.0 n/a
1990 838 32.5 25.7 n/a
1991 817 33.5 24.3 n/a
1992 785 36.5 21.5 n/a
1993 792 38.6 20.5 n/a
1994 761 34.5 22.1 n/a
1995 760 36.6 20.8 n/a
1996 760 36.6 20.8 n/a
1997 693 33.0 21.0 n/a
1998 670 32.0 20.9 n/a
1999 634 30.5 20.8 n/a
2000 684 32.3 21.2 n/a
2001 672 37.3 18.0 n/a
2002 680 36.0 18.9 26.9
2003 680 36.0 18.9 26.9
2004 676 36.5 18.5 34.8
2005 746 39.5 18.9 35
2006 718 39.6 18.1 31.2
2007 686 37.8 18.1 0.9
2008 669 38.8 17.2 32.1
2009 635 39.0 16.3 24.1
2010 633 36.5 17.3 42
2011 619 36.5 16.9 41.5
2012 583 40.0 14.5 52.7
2013 576 37.0 15.5 52.8
2014 570 32.0 17.8 51.8
2015 528 33.0 16.0 55.3
2016 511 33.0 15.4 50.5
2017 467 30.5 15.3 52
2018 463 29.5 15.6 49.7
2019 405 31.0 13.0 50.6
2020 520 34.0 15.2 55.8
2021 487 38.0 12.8 n/a
2022 469 35.0 13.4 29.6
2023 480 36.0 13.3 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Butterfield Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $689 (6.4%) $235 (2.2%) $1,613 (14.9%) $8,766 (81.0%) $1,129 (10.4%) $9,895 (91.5%) $10,819
2020 $981 (9.8%) $188 (1.9%) $2,149 (21.4%) $7,784 (77.4%) $1,105 (11.0%) $8,889 (88.4%) $10,058
2021 $826 (9.9%) $526 (6.3%) $2,177 (26.1%) $7,185 (86.2%) n/a $6,986 (83.8%) $8,338
2022 $1,527 (12.0%) $366 (2.9%) $3,421 (27.0%) $9,477 (74.7%) $1,314 (10.4%) $10,791 (85.1%) $12,685

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butterfield Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 550th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 558th of 1245 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students405480
 18.5%
African American109
 10%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic179196
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White190237
 24.7%
Two or More Races1830
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.6%55.8%
 5.2%


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Students at Butterfield Elementary School are 49% White, 41% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended Butterfield Elementary School.

Students who attend Butterfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tortolita Middle School
High : Mountain View High School

Butterfield Elementary School ranks 521st of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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