Silva Valley Elementary

3001 Golden Eagle Ln.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

435 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Silva Valley Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of El Dorado Hills, California, serves as a high-performing public school within the Buckeye Union School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It is widely recognized for its high test scores, dedicated faculty, and a robust parent-teacher organization that plays an active role in enhancing the campus experience through community events and fundraising.

Beyond its academic rigor, Silva Valley places a significant emphasis on developing the "whole child" by fostering character growth and a sense of school spirit. The campus features modern facilities and integrates technology into its curriculum to prepare students for future success. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of El Dorado County, the school benefits from a tight-knit, suburban neighborhood atmosphere, making it a highly desirable destination for families seeking a supportive and challenging educational foundation for their children.

435

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silva Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	44
Black	8
Asian	41
Two or More	33

White
309 (71.0 %)
Hispanic
44 (10.1 %)
Asian
41 (9.4 %)
Two or More
33 (7.6 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Buckeye Union Elementary
Phone:	(916)933-3767
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 75