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Lake Butler Elementary School

Q: Is Lake Butler Elementary School a good school?

Lake Butler Elementary School ranks 978 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

978^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lake Butler Elementary School in Lake Butler, FL, serves 951 students from Pre-K through 4th grade and is part of the Union district, which ranks 27th out of 70 districts in Florida—a notably higher ranking than nearby districts like Alachua (50th) and Bradford (58th).

This school stands out as a consistent academic performer, often exceeding state averages in core subjects. For example, in the most recent testing, 3rd graders achieved 77% proficiency in math, 11 points above the state average. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Alachua Elementary School (32%) and Lawtey Elementary School (26%). Lake Butler also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (30.5%) compared to many peers, such as Bradford Elementary School (39.6%) and Brooker Community School Inc (44.3%), indicating a more engaged student body. Additionally, the school spends less per student ($11,180) than lower-performing schools like W. W. Irby Elementary School ($15,549), showing efficient use of resources.

An interesting internal trend is the "4th grade math slump," where 4th graders score at or below state averages (60% vs. 65%), while 3rd graders excel. Despite this, Lake Butler is on an upward trajectory, with a declining free/reduced lunch rate (from 64% to 52.68%) and a strong rebound in state rankings after a dip in 2022-2023. It serves as an "island of excellence" in a region where many schools struggle, offering a stable, effective learning environment with a low student-teacher ratio of 15.3. For parents, this school represents a reliable choice for elementary education, outperforming most nearby options while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

951

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,999

Per pupil spending ?

52.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 SW 6th St
Lake Butler, FL 32054

(352) 448-5302

District: Union

Students who attend Lake Butler Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Butler Middle School
High:	Union County High School
	Union Virtual Franchise

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

African American:

10.8%

Two or more races:

10.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg64%

Florida avg63%

978^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 22 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 70Union among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	978 of 2240	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.8	672 of 2258	70.2%	★★★★☆
2024	62.3	816 of 2256	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.7	978 of 2240	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.0	798 of 2219	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	78.9	453 of 2247	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	82.5	345 of 2182	84.2%	★★★★☆
2018	71.8	564 of 2118	73.4%	★★★★☆
2017	82.5	322 of 2112	84.8%	★★★★☆
2016	76.8	449 of 2087	78.5%	★★★★☆
2014	69.2	595 of 2064	71.2%	★★★★☆
2013	78.4	381 of 2029	81.2%	★★★★☆
2012	74.6	470 of 1984	76.3%	★★★★☆
2011	72.4	539 of 1985	72.8%	★★★★☆
2010	70.3	564 of 1919	70.6%	★★★★☆
2009	71.1	509 of 1847	72.4%	★★★★☆
2008	75.1	412 of 1789	77.0%	★★★★☆
2007	77.0	374 of 1786	79.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math68%~ state avg

English Language Arts61%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Butler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	800 SW 6th St	Lake Butler	32054	Union County	Union	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 448-5302	951	62	15.3	52.7%	709 (74.6%)	103 (10.8%)	34 (3.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (10.7%)	56.2	978^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.3%		68.8	672^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	70.2%	306	59.0	62.0					77.0	60.0									$10,999	$1,564	$9,435
Brooker Community School Inc	Public, Charter	K-5	18551 Charlotte Ave	Brooker	32622	Bradford County	Bradford	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 745-6601	82	0		54.9%	66 (80.5%)	2 (2.4%)	7 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.5%)	33.5	1571^st of 2240 public elementary schools	29.9%		43.6	1259^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.2%	312	65.0		25.0				82.0		25.0				38.0				$11,228	$1,972	$9,256
Starke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 W Weldon St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6047	568	35	16.2	64.6%	345 (60.7%)	127 (22.4%)	51 (9.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.0%)	45	1273^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	43.2%		40.9	1330^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.1%	57	65.0	60.0	53.0	56.0			76.0	44.0	39.0	70.0			62.0				$12,206	$1,866	$10,341
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	11100 W State Road 235	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(386) 418-2080	108	6	18.0	42.6%	60 (55.6%)	3 (2.8%)	31 (28.7%)	4 (3.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.3%)	85.5	249^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.9%		88.2	223^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	90.1%	26	83.0	68.0	88.0				72.0	95.0	81.0				81.0
Bradford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3856 SE 144th St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6066	745	40	18.7	67.9%	428 (57.4%)	184 (24.7%)	56 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (10.2%)	42.6	1329^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.7%		51.7	1077^th of 2258 public elementary schools	52.3%	252	52.0	66.0	46.0	69.0			51.0	69.0	57.0	58.0			46.0				$10,920	$1,655	$9,265
Lawtey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22703 N Park St	Lawtey	32058	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 966-6795	257	14	18.5	55.3%	199 (77.4%)	32 (12.5%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.4%)	43.9	1300^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.0%		70.9	611^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.9%	689	63.0	57.0	56.0	73.0			26.0	57.0	48.0	97.0			33.0				$10,155	$1,304	$8,852
Alachua Elementary School	Public	3-5	13800 NW 152nd Pl	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 462-1841	323	24	13.6	60.4%	129 (39.9%)	118 (36.5%)	54 (16.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	25.3	1783^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	20.4%		25.6	1766^th of 2258 public elementary schools	21.8%	17	39.0	51.0	48.0				32.0	46.0	61.0				51.0
W. W. Irby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	13505 NW 140th St	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 462-5002	372	26	14.1	58.9%	168 (45.2%)	126 (33.9%)	53 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.2%)								(n/a)
Constellation Charter School Of Gainesville	Public, Charter	1-7	14450 NE 148th Ave	Waldo	32694	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 955-7300	98	2	49.0	50.0%	64 (65.3%)	3 (3.1%)	24 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.1%)								(n/a)
High Springs Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1015 N Main St	High Springs	32643	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(386) 454-1958	902	51	17.5	40.9%	605 (67.1%)	93 (10.3%)	123 (13.6%)	12 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (7.2%)	67.3	699^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.8%		69.9	643^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	71.5%	56	71.0	66.0	65.0	66.0	70.0	68.0	73.0	65.0	63.0	85.0	84.0	50.0	74.0	56.0	88.0	86.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Butler Elementary School

Is Lake Butler Elementary School a good school?

Lake Butler Elementary School ranks 978^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Butler Elementary School?

Students at Lake Butler Elementary School are 75% White, 11% African American, 11% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Lake Butler Elementary School in?

Union

How many students attend Lake Butler Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 951 students attended Lake Butler Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lake Butler Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Butler Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Butler Middle School
High : Union County High School
High : Union Virtual Franchise

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