How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Carlsbad Unified | Merced City Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carlsbad, California | Merced, California |
| Total Enrollment | 10,981 | 10,973 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.3:1 | 24.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Carlsbad Unified | Merced City Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,022 | $15,186 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.8% | 14.2% |
| State Revenue | 14.0% | 74.4% |
| Local Revenue | 80.1% | 11.4% |
Carlsbad Unified
Federal State Local
Merced City Elementary
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Carlsbad Unified | Merced City Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.1% | 10.8% |
| African American | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5% | 69.7% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.2% | 71.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Carlsbad Unified | Merced City Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 35 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 531.6:1 | 608.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.0% | 35.7% |
School Types
Carlsbad Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Merced City Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.