Buena Park Elementary School District

6885 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620-1398
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Buena Park Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,007 students in Buena Park Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Buena Park Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,007 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Buena Park Elementary School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#950 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Buena Park Elementary  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buena Park Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buena Park Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
823 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
20%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,677 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
56%
# Black Students
143 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
202 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
134 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
478
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
427
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
427
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
452
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
428
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
410
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
438
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
486
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
461
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,683 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Buena Park Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$71 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Buena Park Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,562
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Buena Park Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,683
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Buena Park Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Buena Park Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Charles G. Emery Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8600 Somerset St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-5134
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Arthur F. Corey Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7351 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8389
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
James A. Whitaker Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Montana St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #55.
Buena Park Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 47%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6931 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 522-8491
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7255 Eighth St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-7281
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Stanton Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-8568
Grades: K-5
| 386 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Buena Park Elementary School District?
Buena Park Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,007 students.
What is the rank of Buena Park Elementary School District?
Buena Park Elementary School District is ranked #252 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Park Elementary School District?
67% of Buena Park Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buena Park Elementary School District?
Buena Park Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Buena Park Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,683 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 4,007 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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