- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Dorado Hills, CA
Silva Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Silva Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060627000291
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silva Valley Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in El Dorado Hills · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Silva Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silva Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, CA.
School address
District: Buckeye Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060627000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Silva Valley Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060627000291 · El Dorado Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 24.5:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Rolling Hills Middle (778 students)
Silva Valley Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Silva Valley 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
- This school
Silva Valley Elementary
416 students
- Oak Meadow Ele
Oak Meadow Elementary
412 students
What this shows Silva Valley Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silva Valley Elementary compares
Silva Valley 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Silva Valley 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 Silva Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charter Montessori Valley View Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camerado Springs Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Oak Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Meadow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silva Valley 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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in El Dorado Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
Standard public school
692 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Lake Forest Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
William Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 24.8:1 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silva Valley Elementary
How many students attend Silva Valley Elementary?
Silva Valley Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Dorado Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silva Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Silva Valley Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silva Valley Elementary?
8.5% of students at Silva Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silva Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Silva Valley Elementary is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in El Dorado Hills, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silva Valley Elementary?
Silva Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Silva Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Dorado Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Silva Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, 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 El Dorado Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Buckeye Union Elementary?
Besides Silva Valley 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.