William R. Buckley Elementary

2573 W. W.field Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257

www.burtonschools.org

503 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

William R. Buckley Elementary School is a public school located in Porterville, California, and serves as part of the Burton School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for student success as they transition through their elementary years.

As a member of the Burton School District, Buckley Elementary aligns its curriculum and mission with the broader goals of the district, which emphasizes high-quality instruction and a supportive school culture. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Porterville area to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, you can visit their official district website at [www.burtonschools.org](http://www.burtonschools.org).

503

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William R. Buckley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	344
Black	2
Asian	55
Two or More	14
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
344 (68.4 %)
White
77 (15.3 %)
Asian
55 (10.9 %)
Two or More
14 (2.8 %)
American Indian
7 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Burton Elementary
Phone:	(559)788-6412
Website:	http://www.burtonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 74

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 73