How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Summit Charter Academy | William R. Buckley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Porterville, CA | Porterville, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 2,423 | 499 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 24:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.6% | 70.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Summit Charter Academy | William R. Buckley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,998 | $15,998 |
| District | Burton Elementary | Burton Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Summit Charter Academy | William R. Buckley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.5% | 14.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81.5% | 68.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Summit Charter Academy | William R. Buckley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 605.8:1 | 499:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.4% | 5.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.