Top Rankings
Rescue 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,542 students in Rescue 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 Rescue Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
7 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
3,542 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rescue Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #131 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
71%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,690 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$49 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,678
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,690
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Rescue Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3371 Brittany Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-2600
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-2600
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2561 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-1828
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-1828
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Rescue Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3880 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Marina Village Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3993
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3993
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Lake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Sailsbury Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0652
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0652
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2380 Bass Lake Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rescue Union Elementary School District?
Rescue Union Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,542 students.
What is the rank of Rescue Union Elementary School District?
Rescue Union Elementary School District is ranked #131 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rescue Union Elementary School District?
71% of Rescue Union Elementary School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% 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 Rescue Union Elementary School District?
Rescue Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rescue Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,690 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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