William R. Buckley Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Porterville, California 93257 · Burton Elementary
#3440 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#39373 of 50,301 nationally
About William R. Buckley Elementary
William R. Buckley Elementary is a public elementary located in Porterville, in the Burton Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 499 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3440th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 499.
There are 30 schools in Porterville; William R. Buckley Elementary ranks 8th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for William R. Buckley Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William R. Buckley Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Burton Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
586 students · 192 m away
Oak Grove Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students · 1.3 km away
Burton Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students · 1.6 km away
Jim Maples Academy
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
466 students · 1.9 km away
Monache High
Porterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,855 students · 2.1 km away
Sequoia Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students · 2.7 km away
Westfield Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
661 students · 2.8 km away
Summit Charter Academy
Porterville · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,423 students · 2.9 km away
West Putnam Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
478 students · 3.1 km away
Butterfield Charter
Porterville · Charter other · Grades K–12
504 students · 3.3 km away
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Franklin Elementary
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Rio Del Mar
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Frequently asked questions
Is William R. Buckley Elementary a good school?
William R. Buckley Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 28.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3440 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does William R. Buckley Elementary rank in California?
William R. Buckley Elementary ranks #3440 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #39373 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William R. Buckley Elementary?
William R. Buckley Elementary had 499 students in 2025.
Is William R. Buckley Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
William R. Buckley Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William R. Buckley Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William R. Buckley Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.