Ralph D Butler

avon.k12.ma.us

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Ralph D. Butler Elementary School, located in Avon, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Avon Public Schools district. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students in the early stages of their education. By maintaining a connection to the broader district mission, the school emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school leverages its location in Avon to engage students and families in a localized educational experience. The administration and faculty prioritize a collaborative approach, working closely with parents and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Through its digital presence and district alignment, Ralph D. Butler serves as a key pillar in the town’s commitment to providing quality public education to its youngest residents.

323

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph D Butler
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	55
Black	97
Asian	14
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
133 (41.2%)
Black
97 (30.0%)
Hispanic
55 (17.0%)
Two or More
22 (6.8%)
Asian
14 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Avon
Phone:	(508)587-7009
Website:	http://avon.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 20

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ralph D Butler
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ralph D Butler
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	49.5%
Male	163	50.5%

Elementary School K - 8th