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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 school.

4-year change in Butler SD 53

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
463
-10 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Butler SD 53

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 524 to 463 students (down 12%) and from 50 to 61 full-time teachers (up 22%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
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 school, 68% lower than the state mean of roughly 480.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 463 students, stayed largely flat from the 473 reported in SY 2020-21.

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 schools and 1 middle school.
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 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 3 schools.