Pat Butler Elementary

472 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pat Butler Elementary School is a public school located in Paso Robles, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, the campus is known for its commitment to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, where educators and staff work collaboratively with families to support the diverse needs of their student population.

Academically, Pat Butler Elementary focuses on building a solid foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for a digital future. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school encourages student involvement in various enrichment activities and school events that promote school spirit and social-emotional learning. By prioritizing high expectations and a positive school culture, Pat Butler aims to equip its students with the essential skills and confidence needed for success in middle school and beyond.

472

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pat Butler Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	243
Black	7
Asian	5
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Hispanic
243 (51.5%)
White
179 (37.9%)
Two or More
37 (7.8%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Paso Robles Joint Unified
Phone:	(805)769-1750
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 64