Overview
Buttonwillow Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Buttonwillow, California. The school enrolls 288 students. It is part of the Buttonwillow Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
I fatti chiave
SectorPublic
Tipo di scuolaRegular
Livello LivelloPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrettoButtonwillow Union Elementary
County6029
Città CittàButtonwillow
ZIP93206
Charter SchoolNo
La Magnet SchoolNo
Titolo INo
Kindergarten vaccinations up to date (2023)92%
NCES School ID060672000594
Source: CDPH immunization (2023)
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment288
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino90.4%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)