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3 schools in Butler SD 53

Illinois · 463 students · 1 city

Looking at the Butler SD 53 system: 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 463 students inside Illinois, averaging 154 per campus.

7-year change in Butler SD 53

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
463
-61 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
31%
was 40%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
50%
was 52%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Brook Forest Elem SchoolOak BrookElementaryKG-05293
Butler Junior High SchoolOak BrookMiddle06-08163
Oak Brook Park DistrictOak BrookElementaryPK-PK7

About Butler SD 53

Butler SD 53 runs 3 public schools across Illinois, collectively educateing roughly 463 students.

On the school-mix side, Butler SD 53 spans 2 elementary and 1 middle.

On a per-school basis, Butler SD 53 runs about 154 students per campus, 68% lower than the state mean of roughly 480.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 463 students, contracted 12% from the 524 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 40% to 31%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Butler SD 53 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Butler SD 53 run?
Butler SD 53 has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 463 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Butler SD 53?
Butler SD 53 includes 2 elementary, 1 middle schools.
What is the largest school in Butler SD 53?
Brook Forest Elem School is the largest public school in Butler SD 53 by enrollment, with approximately 293 students.
What grade levels does Butler SD 53 serve?
Butler SD 53 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 8, across 3 campuses.