Leo William Butler Elementary School

411 SOUTH MCKINLEY
FORT LUPTON, CO 80621

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Leo William Butler Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, serving students within the Weld County School District Re-8. Situated on South McKinley Street, the school serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that prepares students for their transition into middle school. The school operates under the broader mission of the Weld Re-8 district, which emphasizes academic growth, student well-being, and community engagement.

As part of the Weld Re-8 district, the school benefits from the resources and organizational framework of a district committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. The school’s official website, Weld8.org, serves as the primary hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and student-centered instruction, Leo William Butler Elementary plays a vital role in the educational infrastructure of the Fort Lupton area.

355

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leo William Butler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	252
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
252 (71.0%)
White
84 (23.7%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)
Two or More
6 (1.7%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Weld re-8 schools
Phone:	(303)857-7300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 60

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 58