Butternut School District

District Overview
Situated at 312 W Wisconsin St in Butternut, Wisconsin, the Butternut School District serves as a vital educational cornerstone for its remote rural community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system outside of a charter model, the district offers a continuous educational pathway for students spanning Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Managed across two operational school facilities, the district combines small-town community values with a comprehensive academic scope, ensuring local learners receive structured, supportive instruction from early childhood through high school graduation.

With a student body of 176 children, Butternut School District provides a small, close-knit environment where students benefit from focused attention and strong interpersonal connections. The district is backed by a substantial professional team, incorporating nearly 45 full-time equivalent teachers alongside dedicated instructional aides and support personnel, bringing total staffing to over 80 full-time equivalent positions. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers can explore further details about the district's programs online at lightatorch.info or by reaching out directly to the district office at (715) 769-3434.
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Total Schools
176
Total Students
44.7
Full-Time Teachers
3.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butternut School District
Demographic Student Count
White165
Hispanic2
Two or More8
American Indian1
  • White
    165 (93.8%)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Butternut School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:2
Students:176*
Teachers (FTE):44.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:3.9
Schools in Butternut School District
Found 3 Schools