Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter vs Russell Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
El Dorado Hills · Charter other · Grades K–12
180 students
Russell Ranch Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students
| Measure | Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter El Dorado Hills, California | Russell Ranch Elementary Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #70 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #2854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 180 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 89% |
| Math proficiency | – | 85% |
| city | El Dorado Hills | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 9.9%).
- •Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.9).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 503 students compared with 180.
- •Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter is a charter school while Russell Ranch Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter better than Russell Ranch Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter and Russell Ranch Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between El Dorado Hills and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter: 180. Russell Ranch Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter and Russell Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter is unranked and Russell Ranch Elementary is 70th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).