Rescue Union Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Rescue Union Elementary

Rescue Union Elementary is a kindergarten through eighth-grade district in El Dorado County, serving a mid-sized enrollment across seven schools. The district spans several communities, including Rescue, El Dorado Hills, Shingle Springs, and smaller adjacent areas where the housing market reflects a mix of suburban and foothill character. Home values are above the state average, and the district enrolls students from families with moderate to above-average household income.

In academic terms, Rescue Union shows a proficiency profile that is stronger in the elementary grades and notably weaker as students advance into middle school. In third grade, about three-quarters of students meet proficiency standards in math, and reading proficiency is similar. By grade five, reading stays strong and above that baseline. However, math proficiency drops noticeably in grade six and continues to decline through grade eight, where just over half of students meet the standard. Science results in grades five and eight fall in the mid-range, around three-fifths proficient.

The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among El Dorado County's districts, a meaningful strength. Chronic absenteeism is also well-controlled compared to county peers, sitting in the top quartile. Per-pupil spending is below the median for the county, suggesting efficient resource allocation or fewer high-cost specialized programs rather than constraint. The district is not a Title I recipient, reflecting the economic profile of its service area.

The student population is predominantly white, with meaningful representation from Hispanic families and smaller numbers of Asian, multiracial, and other students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available; enrollment counts are not reported for students with disabilities or English learners, which may indicate those counts are small or that the data was not provided. The district serves grades K-8, so no high school graduation data applies.

The notable pattern here is the mathematics slide from upper elementary into middle school. A parent considering Rescue Union should understand that the district performs solidly in early reading and math, but that trajectory does not hold in the middle grades. Whether that reflects curriculum transitions, staffing or support changes at the middle school level, or the population mix of those grades is worth discussing directly with the district. The strong overall proficiency ranking and low absenteeism suggest an engaged community and operational stability, but the math performance gap in grades six through eight is a concrete feature of the school experience a family would encounter.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,512

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 16%

Black 1%

White 71%

Asian 8%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

57%

—

Gr 3

57%

73%

Gr 4

57%

74%

Gr 5

63%

79%

Gr 6

57%

65%

Gr 7

66%

85%

Gr 8

43%

71%

Math

Gr ALL

46%

—

Gr 3

57%

78%

Gr 4

52%

76%

Gr 5

51%

67%

Gr 6

41%

61%

Gr 7

46%

59%

Gr 8

31%

59%

Science

Gr 5

42%

62%

Gr 8

46%

64%

Gr HS

44%

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Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

Green Valley Elementary

Jackson Elementary

Rescue Elementary

Marina Village Middle

Lake Forest Elementary

Lakeview Elementary

Pleasant Grove Middle

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

74%

Grade 3

72%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

58%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

70%

Grade 3

71%

Grade 4

76%

Grade 5

64%

Grade 6

81%

Grade 7

65%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

58%

Grade 5

60%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

76%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$829,701

Year-over-year change-0.7%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$534K to $920K

vs. state typical1.07x

vs. national typical2.25x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95672	Rescue	$831K	-0.9%	45.5%
95762	El Dorado Hills	$920K	-0.6%	36.4%
95682	Shingle Springs	$669K	-0.3%	14.4%
95667	Placerville	$534K	-0.7%	3.3%
95664	Pilot Hill	$667K	+0.8%	0.3%
95630	Folsom	$768K	-2.1%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,913/mo

Year-over-year change+3.5%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,815 to $3,014/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
95762	El Dorado Hills	$3,014	+3.2%	36.4%
95667	Placerville	$1,815	+6.5%	3.3%
95630	Folsom	$2,612	+2.5%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,187/mo

Home price / national median income9.9x

Annual rent / national median income41.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,274/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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