Van R. Butler Elementary is a public elementary school located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Van R. Butler Elementary School serves students in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and in Grades 1-4. Butler Elementary School is accredited through AdvanceED which is designed primarily to distinguish schools adhering to a set of educational standards. The accreditation process is also known in terms of its ability to effectively drive student performance and continuous improvement in education. At Van R. Butler Elementary, our students, staff, families and community members work together to nurture the development of each child – academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. We believe that every student is important and can learn. We believe that learning to read is the cornerstone for all education. We believe that family and community involvement benefits student achievement. We believe that student continuous improvement is essential to the growth and development of both students and staff members. We believe that a safe and secure environment is essential for teaching and learning.