Top Rankings
Buckeye Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,254 students in Buckeye Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Buckeye Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,254 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Buckeye Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #124 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
20 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
527 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
728 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
56%
# Black Students
40 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,562 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
60%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
368 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
470
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
380
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
401
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
458
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
462
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
526
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
495
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
528
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
534
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,321 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,744 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$54 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,321
$19,974

Spending / Student
$12,744
$18,396

Best Buckeye Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
William Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3610 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6618
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6618
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Silva Valley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3001 Golden Eagle Ln.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3767
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3767
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Rolling Hills Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7141 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9290
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9290
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #66.
Blue Oak Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2391 Merrychase Dr.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 676-0164
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 676-0164
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Buckeye Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4561 Buckeye Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-2277
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-2277
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1665 Blackstone Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 672-3890
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 672-3890
Grades: K-8
| 702 students
Rank: #99.
Camerado Springs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2480 Merrychase Dr.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1658
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1658
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buckeye Union Elementary School District?
Buckeye Union Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,254 students.
What is the rank of Buckeye Union Elementary School District?
Buckeye Union Elementary School District is ranked #124 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buckeye Union Elementary School District?
60% of Buckeye Union Elementary School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buckeye Union Elementary School District?
Buckeye Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Buckeye Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,744 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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