Enrollment
372
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Dorado Hills, CA
William Brooks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Brooks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060627000550
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Brooks Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in El Dorado Hills · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
William Brooks Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Brooks Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, CA.
School address
District: Buckeye Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060627000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Brooks Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Brooks Elementary
William Brooks Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in El Dorado Hills, California, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.6% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
With 372 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.
Against 764 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #379.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 744 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): William Brooks Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 23.1:1).
Buckeye Union Elementary also operates Rolling Hills Middle (778 students) and Charter Montessori Valley View Campus (692 students) alongside William Brooks 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 William Brooks Elementary compares
William Brooks 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, William Brooks Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckeye Union Elementary, which includes William Brooks 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 William Brooks 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camerado Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silva Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Brooks 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
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
Silva Valley Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Oak Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 22.9:1 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 (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William Brooks Elementary
How many students attend William Brooks Elementary?
William Brooks Elementary has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Dorado Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Brooks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Brooks Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Brooks Elementary?
15.6% of students at William Brooks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Brooks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Brooks Elementary is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in El Dorado Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Brooks Elementary?
William Brooks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 William Brooks Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Dorado Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, William Brooks Elementary ranks #1 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 William Brooks Elementary a good school?
William Brooks Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 William Brooks 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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