Public elementary schoolGrades PK–6Arlington ISD

Butler Elementary

2121 Margaret Dr, Arlington, TX 76012 · (682) 867-1010

A
91 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (A 90).
609students
15.5students per teacher
96.1%attendance
1stof 52 Arlington ISD elementary schools
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CCCCDBARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Butler Elementary has earned an A in 5 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 91

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 86

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 92

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Butler Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Arlington ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level88%
Meets grade level66%
Arlington ISD elementary schools: 38.7%
Masters grade level37%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

609students in 2024–25Up 2% from 598 the year before
15.5students per teacher39 full-time teachers
20.4average class sizeArlington ISD elementary schools: 18.1
8.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$71,042average teacher base pay
32.8%from low-income familiesArlington ISD elementary schools: 77.7%
12.2%English learners
16.1%in gifted & talented
4.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 49.8%Hispanic 29.1%African American 9.7%Two or More Races 6.9%Asian 4.4%

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CJones Fine Arts / Dual Language AcademyArlington ISD · 79 · 0.7 mi CSherrod ElementaryArlington ISD · 74 · 1.1 mi CWebb ElementaryArlington ISD · 71 · 1.2 mi CUplift Summit Prep PsUplift Education · 72 · 1.4 mi DSpeer ElementaryArlington ISD · 63 · 1.5 mi BWimbish World Language AcademyArlington ISD · 80 · 1.6 mi PCountry Day School of ArlingtonPrivate · PK–K · 1.3 mi PGreen Oaks SchoolPrivate · Ungraded · 2.0 mi
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Questions about Butler Elementary

What is Butler Elementary’s TEA rating?

Butler Elementary earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (90) in 2025.

What grades does Butler Elementary serve?

Grades PK–6. It’s part of Arlington ISD, at 2121 Margaret Dr in Arlington.

How many students go to Butler Elementary?

609 students in 2024–25, up 2% from 598 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Butler Elementary compare with other Arlington ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 52 Arlington ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 8% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Butler Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Arlington ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.