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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

William R. Buckley Elementary

Burton Elementary · Tulare County · 2573 West Westfield Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257-9067

(559) 788-6412 · www.burtonschools.org

5/10
#3351
Rank 3351 out of 5,722
Top 59%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3236 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3560 · 38th percentile
Science5/10 · #3207 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in Porterville, a close-knit agricultural city in the southern San Joaquin Valley, Buckley Elementary sits in a community where families tend to put down roots and neighbors know each other by name. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid neighborhood option for families in the Burton Elementary District who value stability and a familiar school environment. Porterville itself offers a slower pace of life with easy access to the Sierra Nevada foothills, appealing to families who appreciate small-town living without feeling too far from the broader Central Valley region.

Student Demographics

281 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
193 (69%)
White
40 (14%)
Asian
17 (6%)
Multiple Races
14 (5%)
Filipino
10 (4%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners54 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged230 (82%)
Students with Disabilities43 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

499
Enrollment
22.5
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.1
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

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