- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redding, CA
Buckeye School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Buckeye School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061495001682
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckeye School of the Arts earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #8 of 24
- elementary schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckeye School of the Arts has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye School of the Arts ranks #8 of 24 elementary schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Gateway Unified · California
NCES ID 061495001682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Buckeye School of the Arts held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 061495001682 · Redding, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 17.9:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Shasta Lake (602 students)
Buckeye School of the Arts held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Buckeye School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake
602 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
583 students
- This school
Buckeye School of the Arts
482 students
- Grand Oaks Ele
Grand Oaks Elementary
320 students
- Gateway Educat 72
Gateway Educational Options
72 students
- Mountain Lakes 68
Mountain Lakes High
68 students
What this shows Buckeye School of the Arts reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckeye School of the Arts compares
Buckeye School of the Arts 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.7%
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
$18,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Buckeye School of the Arts is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Gateway Unified reports $18,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckeye School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Lake | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway Educational Options | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Lakes High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckeye School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Redding
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Boulder Creek Elementary
Standard public school
839 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Turtle Bay
Standard public school
692 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Mistletoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Manzanita Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Middle
Standard public school
461 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye School of the Arts
How many students attend Buckeye School of the Arts?
Buckeye School of the Arts has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye School of the Arts is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckeye School of the Arts?
73.7% of students at Buckeye School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckeye School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Buckeye School of the Arts is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckeye School of the Arts?
Buckeye School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 School of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye School of the Arts ranks #8 of 24 elementary schools in Redding, 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 Redding on the city page.
What other schools are in Gateway Unified?
Besides Buckeye School of the Arts, Gateway Unified also operates Shasta Lake (602 students), Central Valley High (583 students), and Grand Oaks Elementary (320 students). See the Gateway Unified district page for the complete list.