Buckeye Elementary vs Rescue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckeye Elementary
Shingle Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Rescue Elementary
Rescue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
| Measure | Buckeye Elementary Shingle Springs, California | Rescue Elementary Rescue, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1641 of 5,693 | #699 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21637 of 50,301 | #9809 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| city | Shingle Springs | Rescue |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rescue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 55.0).
- •Rescue Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Rescue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Rescue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 40.3%).
- •Buckeye Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 24.7).
- •Rescue Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 320.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buckeye Elementary better than Rescue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rescue Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 55.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buckeye Elementary and Rescue Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Shingle Springs and Rescue in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckeye Elementary: 320. Rescue Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckeye Elementary and Rescue Elementary rank in California?
Buckeye Elementary is 1641st of 5,693 and Rescue Elementary is 699th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).