Buckeye Union Elementary School District

5049 Robert J Mathews Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-5737
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

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.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#119 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
62%
33%
71%
47%
55%
29%
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
60%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (CA)
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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
William Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3610 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6618
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Silva Valley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3001 Golden Eagle Ln.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3767
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Rolling Hills Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7141 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9290
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #66.
Blue Oak Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2391 Merrychase Dr.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 676-0164
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Buckeye Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4561 Buckeye Rd.
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
1665 Blackstone Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 672-3890
Grades: K-8
| 702 students
Rank: #99.
Camerado Springs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2480 Merrychase Dr.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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