Simon Butler Elementary School in Chalfont, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Simon Butler Elementary School is a suburban public school in Chalfont, Pennsylvania that is part of Central Bucks School District. It serves 757 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

757 Students

51 Teachers

200 Brittany Dr

Chalfont, PA 18914 View local requests

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Simon Butler Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Augustine

Mrs. Brown

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Simon Butler Elementary School Demographics

12%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Simon Butler Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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