- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
William Brooks Elementary grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 060627000550 · El Dorado Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 24.8:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Rolling Hills Middle (778 students)
William Brooks Elementary grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William Brooks 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
- Silva Valley E
Silva Valley Elementary
416 students
- This school
William Brooks Elementary
372 students
What this shows William Brooks Elementary reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Brooks Elementary compares
William Brooks Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Buckeye Union Elementary reports $13,910 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~372 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.