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Rescue Elementary

Rescue Union Elementary · El Dorado County · 3880 Green Valley Road, Rescue, CA 95672-9403

(530) 677-2720 · www.rescueelementary.org

9/10
#740
Rank 740 out of 5,722
Top 13%
English Language Arts9/10 · #738 · 87th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #725 · 87th percentile
Science9/10 · #826 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Rescue Elementary sits in the rolling foothills of El Dorado County, serving a tight-knit rural community where families tend to put down roots and stay. Academics are consistently strong across the board — English, math, and science all hover around the 87th percentile — making it a natural fit for families who want solid instruction without the intensity of a big suburban district. If you're drawn to the quieter, outdoorsy lifestyle of the Sierra Nevada foothills but still want a school that takes learning seriously, Rescue is the kind of place where those two things genuinely coexist.

Student Demographics

237 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
203 (86%)
Hispanic
22 (9%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
9 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged58 (24%)
Students with Disabilities35 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

519
Enrollment
23.5
Teachers (FTE)
22.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5439 · 10th percentile

11 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.