At a glance
Reported students
568
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
378
Butterfield School: 568 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 440
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Butterfield School
Butterfield School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Libertyville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Libertyville SD 70. NCES reports 568 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 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 White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. 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 Butterfield School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.29 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black3.3%
- Asian7.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
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 Libertyville SD 70
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Copeland Manor Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
378 reported students
Rockland Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
305 reported students
Adler Park School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
238 reported students
Highland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
701 reported students
Public schools near Butterfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adler Park School Elementary · Libertyville SD 70 | KG–05 | 238 | 1.5 mi |
| Rockland Elem School Elementary · Libertyville SD 70 | KG–05 | 305 | 1.6 mi |
| Mechanics Grove Elem School Elementary · Mundelein ESD 75 | 03–05 | 486 | 2 mi |
| Copeland Manor Elem School Elementary · Libertyville SD 70 | KG–05 | 378 | 2.2 mi |
| Washington Elem School Elementary · Mundelein ESD 75 | KG–02 | 467 | 2.5 mi |
| Prairie Crossing Charter School Elementary · Charter · Prairie Crossing Charter School | KG–08 | 433 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Butterfield School
What grades does Butterfield School serve?
Butterfield School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Libertyville SD 70.
How many students attend Butterfield School?
Butterfield School reported 568 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 440 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Butterfield School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 568 students and 44.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Butterfield School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Butterfield School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Libertyville SD 70 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Butterfield School in?
Butterfield School is part of Libertyville SD 70, based in Libertyville, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Butterfield School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Adler Park School (1.5 mi), Rockland Elem School (1.6 mi), Mechanics Grove Elem School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.