Total enrollment
2,120
-90 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Butler County
Iowa · Public K-12
Across 11 public schools, Butler County, Iowa serves roughly 2,120 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 7 residents. The level mix is 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Butler County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Butler County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Iowa | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 77.7% | #20 of 89 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,120 | #61 of 90 | #2,176 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #34 of 90 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #35 of 90 | #980 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 26.9% | #86 of 90 | #2,444 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.0% | #85 of 89 | #2,428 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Butler County school rankings
Residents
14,268
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
5 districts
Enrollment
2,120
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$73,715
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
26.9%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
6
1,086 students
Middle
2
408 students
High
3
626 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
821 students · 5 districts in Butler County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Butler County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.4% under 18
Test scores in Butler County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Butler Elementary | Allison | Elementary | PK-06 | 271 | · |
| North Butler Jr/Sr High School | Greene | High | 07-12 | 254 | · |
| Aplington-Parkersburg High School | Parkersburg | High | 09-12 | 247 | · |
| Parkersburg Elementary School | Parkersburg | Elementary | PK-02 | 211 | · |
| Dike-New Hartford Junior High School | New Hartford | Middle | 06-08 | 210 | · |
| Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School | Aplington | Middle | 06-08 | 198 | · |
| Clarksville Elementary School | Clarksville | Elementary | PK-06 | 176 | · |
| Aplington Elementary School | Aplington | Elementary | 03-05 | 165 | · |
| New Hartford Elementary School | New Hartford | Elementary | PK-05 | 147 | · |
| Clarksville High School | Clarksville | High | 07-12 | 125 | · |
| Shell Rock Elementary School | Shell Rock | Elementary | PK-04 | 116 | · |
Cities in Butler County
About Butler County
Across the low-population Iowa county of Butler County of about 14,268 residents, the public-school footprint covers 11 schools and about 2,120 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $73,715, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 7%.
On the school-mix side, Butler County comprises 6 elementary schools (1,086 students), 2 middle schools (408), and 3 high schools (626).
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 821 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,120 students, contracted 4% from the 2,210 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Butler County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data