At a glance
Reported students
355
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
355
Leo William Butler Elementary School: 355 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Leo William Butler Elementary School
Leo William Butler Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Fort Lupton. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Weld re-8 schools. NCES reports 355 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (23.7%). English learners represent 30% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Leo William Butler Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.04
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.7%
- Hispanic71%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Weld re-8 schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kenneth Homyak PK-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
311 reported students
Twombly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
473 reported students
Fort Lupton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
438 reported students
Little Trappers Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
157 reported students
Weld Re-8 Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
48 reported students
Fort Lupton High School
High · Grades 09–12
721 reported students
Public schools near Leo William Butler Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twombly Elementary School Elementary · Weld re-8 schools | KG–05 | 473 | 1.1 mi |
| Northeast Elementary School Elementary · School District 27J | PK–05 | 470 | 5.7 mi |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Weld County School District RE-3J | PK–03 | 440 | 6.1 mi |
| Thunder Valley PK-8 Elementary · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | PK–08 | 880 | 6.4 mi |
| South Elementary School Elementary · School District 27J | PK–05 | 337 | 6.5 mi |
| Southeast Elementary School Elementary · School District 27J | PK–05 | 527 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leo William Butler Elementary School
What grades does Leo William Butler Elementary School serve?
Leo William Butler Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Weld re-8 schools.
How many students attend Leo William Butler Elementary School?
Leo William Butler Elementary School reported 355 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 410 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leo William Butler Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 355 students and 25.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Leo William Butler Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leo William Butler Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Weld re-8 schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Leo William Butler Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Leo William Butler Elementary School in?
Leo William Butler Elementary School is part of Weld re-8 schools, based in Fort Lupton, CO, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leo William Butler Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Twombly Elementary School (1.1 mi), Northeast Elementary School (5.7 mi), Meadow Ridge Elementary School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.