- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Porterville, CA
William R. Buckley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William R. Buckley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060657007898
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William R. Buckley Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #1 of 19
- elementary schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William R. Buckley Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William R. Buckley Elementary ranks #1 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Burton Elementary · California
NCES ID 060657007898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
William R. Buckley Elementary held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060657007898 · Porterville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 23.8:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit Charter Academy (2,423 students)
William R. Buckley Elementary held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William R. Buckley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit Charter
Summit Charter Academy
2,423 students
- Burton Middle 586
Burton Middle
586 students
- This school 499
William R. Buckley Elementary
499 students
- Jim Maples Aca 466
Jim Maples Academy
466 students
- Burton Element 437
Burton Elementary
437 students
- Oak Grove Elem 393
Oak Grove Elementary
393 students
What this shows William R. Buckley Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How William R. Buckley Elementary compares
William R. Buckley 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 14.4%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, William R. Buckley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burton Elementary reports $17,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William R. Buckley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Maples Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William R. Buckley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Porterville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Santa Fe Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Westfield Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Street Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 26:1 students per teacher
Vandalia Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
John J. Doyle Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about William R. Buckley Elementary
How many students attend William R. Buckley Elementary?
William R. Buckley Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R. Buckley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William R. Buckley Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William R. Buckley Elementary?
70.0% of students at William R. Buckley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William R. Buckley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William R. Buckley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William R. Buckley Elementary?
William R. Buckley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 R. Buckley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, William R. Buckley Elementary ranks #1 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, 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 Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Burton Elementary?
Besides William R. Buckley Elementary, Burton Elementary also operates Summit Charter Academy (2,423 students), Burton Middle (586 students), and Jim Maples Academy (466 students). See the Burton Elementary district page for the complete list.