Buckeye Union Elementary

El Dorado Hills, California — 9 schools

4,274
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$12,448
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Buckeye Union Elementary operates 9 public schools serving 4,274 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,151 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in El Dorado County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,448 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 49.7% local, 46.2% state, and 4.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,661 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 17/100, ranked #1498 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 833.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.6% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Rolling Hills Middle accounts for 18.7% of all Buckeye Union Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Buckeye Union Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Buckeye Union Elementary school enrollment varies 4.3× across entities

Buckeye Union Elementary school enrollment ranges from 180 students (lowest) to 778 students (highest), a spread of 598 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Buckeye Union Elementary student-counselor ratio is 834:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Buckeye Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 19.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Buckeye Union Elementary is typically wider than the Buckeye Union Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.1%
Federal
46.2%
State
49.7%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
1498 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in El Dorado County county, where this district is located.

$1,748
Studio/mo
$1,832
1 BR/mo
$2,255
2 BR/mo
$3,002
3 BR/mo
$3,460
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,661
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Buckeye Union Elementary.

White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 14.9%
Multiracial 10.2%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

833.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Buckeye Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Rolling Hills Middle
778
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
Charter
692
Camerado Springs Middle
536
Blue Oak Elementary
445
Silva Valley Elementary
416
Oak Meadow Elementary
412
William Brooks Elementary
372
Buckeye Elementary
320
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter
180

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Buckeye Union Elementary?

Buckeye Union Elementary has 9 schools, including 2 middle, 6 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 4,274 students.

How much does Buckeye Union Elementary spend per student?

Buckeye Union Elementary spends $12,448 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #1498 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Buckeye Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Buckeye Union Elementary is $75,661 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Buckeye Union Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in El Dorado County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Buckeye Union Elementary?

Buckeye Union Elementary students are 56.6% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Buckeye Union Elementary?

Buckeye Union Elementary has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #1498 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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