Enrollment
416
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silva Valley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silva Valley Elementary
Silva Valley Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in El Dorado Hills, California, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.5% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the California average.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 676 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #492, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 832 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Buckeye Union Elementary spends $11,789 per pupil, 29% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among El Dorado Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Charter Montessori Valley View Campus (692 students): Silva Valley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 23.1:1).
Buckeye Union Elementary also operates Rolling Hills Middle (778 students) and Charter Montessori Valley View Campus (692 students) alongside Silva Valley Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Silva Valley Elementary compares
Silva Valley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckeye Union Elementary, which includes Silva Valley Elementary.
$11,789
Per student
-29%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 46.2%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Silva Valley Elementary a good school?
Silva Valley Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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