How do these districts compare?
| Metric | El Rancho Unified | Novato Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pico Rivera, California | Novato, California |
| Total Enrollment | 7,255 | 7,208 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 14 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.2:1 | 20.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | El Rancho Unified | Novato Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,168 | $15,969 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.0% | 7.4% |
| State Revenue | 61.8% | 43.5% |
| Local Revenue | 24.2% | 49.1% |
El Rancho Unified
Federal State Local
Novato Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | El Rancho Unified | Novato Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 36.3% |
| African American | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97.3% | 47.8% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.3% | 8.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 37.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | El Rancho Unified | Novato Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 30 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 257.3:1 | 303.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.8% | 25.8% |
School Types
El Rancho Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Novato Unified
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.