Very Good
#3241 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Buttonwillow Elementary
Elementary School · Buttonwillow Union Elementary · Buttonwillow, CA
A Buttonwillow Union Elementary elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
42600 Hwy 58, Buttonwillow, CA 93206
- Math 16% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buttonwillow Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buttonwillow Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,170
Median home value
$229,900
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
6.9%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Buttonwillow Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,326NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buttonwillow Elementary is listed in Buttonwillow Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buttonwillow Elementary
Buttonwillow Elementary is a public elementary school in Buttonwillow, CA, part of Buttonwillow Union Elementary, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,241 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buttonwillow Elementary
What grades does Buttonwillow Elementary serve?
Buttonwillow Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Buttonwillow Elementary?
Buttonwillow Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buttonwillow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buttonwillow Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buttonwillow Elementary rank in CA?
Buttonwillow Elementary ranks #3,241 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Buttonwillow Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Buttonwillow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buttonwillow Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buttonwillow Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buttonwillow Elementary a charter school?
No, Buttonwillow Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buttonwillow Elementary a Title I school?
No, Buttonwillow Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buttonwillow Elementary?
80.1% of students at Buttonwillow Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (661) 764-5166
- Area population (ZIP 93206)
- 1,953
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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