B+
Above Average
83/100

Butner-Stem Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 201 East D St, Butner, NC 27509
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 50th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
A
Students gain 1.25 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 82nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

83
Repit Score
out of 100
516
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%50/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%82/100Students gain 1.25 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 91st percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%37%reading -11 pts, math -21 pts24th percentile (list)
Black27%17%reading +1 pts, math -2 pts53rd percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -4 pts, math -14 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading +4 pts, math -3 pts48th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 201 East D St
City Butner
ZIP Code 27509
District 3701800
NCES School ID 370180000737
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27509

Understanding the community around Butner-Stem Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,859
Per Capita Income $16,471
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%
High School or Higher 68.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $180,500
Median Rent $1,064
Owner-Occupied 63.9%
Renter-Occupied 36.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Butner-Stem Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 51.6%
Black 22.3%
White 20.2%
Two or More Races 5.6%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 516
Teachers (FTE) 36.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Butner-Stem Elementary?
Butner-Stem Elementary has a Repit School Score of 83 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Butner-Stem Elementary?
Butner-Stem Elementary has 516 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Butner-Stem Elementary serve?
Butner-Stem Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Butner-Stem Elementary receive per student?
Butner-Stem Elementary receives $12,663 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Butner-Stem Elementary in 27509 ▼
Avg Home Value
$278,106
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,179
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
36.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026