Butler Elem School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades K - 5
1,016th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Butler Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Butler Elem School 1,016th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Butler Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Butler Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 351 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36.4% | 44.7% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| White | 49.4% | 38.2% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.0% | 11.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Butler Elem School
Typical home value $191K in zip 62704 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Butler Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Black Hawk Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 0.9 mi away1,680th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 17% - 2Elizabeth Graham Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 0.9 mi away1,760th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 18% - 1Dubois Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.3 mi away2,004th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 10% - 7Owen Marsh Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.5 mi away791st of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 44% - 1Harvard Park Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.6 mi away2,005th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 7% - 5Sandburg Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.7 mi away1,062nd of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 10Iles Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.8 mi away11th of 2,105
ELA 93% · Math 88% - 1Feitshans Elem SchSpringfield SD 186 · 1.8 mi away2,094th of 2,105
ELA 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Butler Elem School in?
Butler Elem School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is Butler Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Butler Elem School 1,016th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Butler Elem School?
Black 45%, White 38%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 4% (351 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Butler Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62704 is $191K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.