Butterfield Elementary School

www.musd20.org

920 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Butterfield Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Maricopa, Arizona, serving as part of the Maricopa Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging active participation in the local community.

Beyond the classroom, Butterfield Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider Maricopa community. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide initiatives, and proactive communication, the staff works to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential. As a vital pillar within the Maricopa Unified School District, the school remains committed to maintaining high standards of instruction and providing a safe, inclusive space for children to thrive throughout their foundational years.

920

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butterfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	426
Black	146
Asian	29
Two or More	79
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
426 (46.3%)
White
211 (22.9%)
Black
146 (15.9%)
Two or More
79 (8.6%)
Asian
29 (3.2%)
American Indian
17 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
Phone:	(520)568-6100
Website:	http://www.musd20.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	920
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 160

Grade 5 160

Ungraded 2