BUTTONWILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Buttonwillow Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buttonwillow Union Elementary school district, located in Buttonwillow, CA with about 344 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Buttonwillow Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Buttonwillow Elementary School, located on Highway 58 in Kern County, serves as the heart of the small, rural agricultural community of Buttonwillow, California. As a K-8 institution, it provides a foundational education for local students, often acting as the primary hub for community engagement and academic development in an area deeply rooted in farming and regional industry. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, where faculty and staff focus on fostering a close-knit learning environment that addresses the specific needs of students living in this sparsely populated region of the San Joaquin Valley.

Academically and operationally, the school functions under the Buttonwillow Union School District. Because the district covers a broad rural area, the school plays a critical role in providing essential resources—including technology, literacy programs, and extracurricular activities—that might otherwise be inaccessible to students in more remote locations. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community partnership, Buttonwillow Elementary works to bridge the gap between its rural setting and the educational standards required for long-term student success.

For more information, contact Buttonwillow Elementary at (661) 764-5248 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.