How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Empire Union Elementary | Palo Verde Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Modesto, California | Blythe, California |
| Total Enrollment | 2,875 | 2,813 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.2:1 | 22.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Empire Union Elementary | Palo Verde Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,501 | $17,741 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| State Revenue | 58.5% | 58.6% |
| Local Revenue | 30.3% | 19.8% |
Empire Union Elementary
Federal State Local
Palo Verde Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Empire Union Elementary | Palo Verde Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.6% | 12.3% |
| African American | 3.5% | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.6% | 74.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.8% | 70.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Empire Union Elementary | Palo Verde Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 487.2:1 | 1272.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.1% | 43.8% |
School Types
Empire Union Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Palo Verde 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.