Buckeye Elementary

4561 Buckeye Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buckeye Elementary School is located in the rural foothills community of Shingle Springs, California. Serving students in the Buckeye Union School District, the school is situated on a quiet, scenic campus along Buckeye Road. It is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere that emphasizes both academic development and the personal growth of its student body.

As part of a district known for its strong commitment to educational excellence, Buckeye Elementary typically focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for middle school and beyond. The school benefits from a dedicated parent community and a supportive staff, creating an environment that balances traditional instruction with modern learning strategies. Its location provides a tranquil setting that serves as a central hub for families living in the surrounding Shingle Springs area.

320

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckeye Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	67
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	4

White
227 (70.9%)
Hispanic
67 (20.9%)
Two or More
19 (5.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Buckeye Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)677-2277
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 64