Buellton Union Elementary School District
School District · Buellton, California
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,002
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,002
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Evaluating Buellton Union Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Buellton Union Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Jonata Middle
Buellton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oak Valley Elementary
Buellton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#218 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,002
+$11,355 vs California median
District size
545 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +7.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Buellton Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Buellton Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonata Middle | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Oak Valley Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Buellton Union Elementary
Buellton Union Elementary is a Buellton, California school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 545 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. The district invests $29,002 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Buellton Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jonata Middle, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Buellton Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 54.9% and ELA proficiency of 61.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Buellton Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buellton Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Buellton Union Elementary
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Buellton
- Total Enrollment
- 545
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buellton Union Elementary?
Buellton Union Elementary has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Buellton Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Buellton Union Elementary is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Buellton Union Elementary?
Buellton Union Elementary spends $29,002 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buellton Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buellton Union Elementary is 20.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buellton Union Elementary?
Jonata Middle is the highest-rated school in Buellton Union Elementary with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Buellton Union Elementary?
Across schools in Buellton Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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