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Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 287 students in Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,356 Schools
# Students
287 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1767 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1757 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
91%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,362 is higher than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,895 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,362
$19,975
Spending / Student
$19,895
$18,396
Best Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buttonwillow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
42600 Hwy 58
Buttonwillow, CA 93206
(661) 764-5166
Buttonwillow, CA 93206
(661) 764-5166
Gr: K-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District?
Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District?
Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District is ranked #1767 out of 1,907 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District?
91% of Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District?
Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Buttonwillow Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,895 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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