- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shingle Springs, CA
Buckeye Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buckeye Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060627000548
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckeye Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Shingle Springs · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckeye Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Shingle Springs, CA.
School address
District: Buckeye Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060627000548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Buckeye Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 060627000548 · Shingle Springs, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 22.9:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Rolling Hills Middle (778 students)
Buckeye Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Buckeye Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Middle
778 students
- Charter Montes
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
692 students
- Camerado Sprin
Camerado Springs Middle
536 students
- Blue Oak Eleme
Blue Oak Elementary
445 students
- Silva Valley E
Silva Valley Elementary
416 students
- This school
Buckeye Elementary
320 students
What this shows Buckeye Elementary reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckeye Elementary compares
Buckeye Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,910
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Buckeye Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buckeye Union Elementary reports $13,910 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckeye Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charter Montessori Valley View Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camerado Springs Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Oak Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silva Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckeye Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Shingle Springs
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye Elementary
How many students attend Buckeye Elementary?
Buckeye Elementary has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shingle Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckeye Elementary?
38.7% of students at Buckeye Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckeye Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buckeye Elementary is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Shingle Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckeye Elementary?
Buckeye Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buckeye Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shingle Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Shingle Springs, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shingle Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Buckeye Union Elementary?
Besides Buckeye Elementary, Buckeye Union Elementary also operates Rolling Hills Middle (778 students), Charter Montessori Valley View Campus (692 students), and Camerado Springs Middle (536 students). See the Buckeye Union Elementary district page for the complete list.