How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pajaro Valley Unified | Palmdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Watsonville, California | Palmdale, California |
| Total Enrollment | 17,452 | 17,788 |
| Number of Schools | 33 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 22.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pajaro Valley Unified | Palmdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,320 | $17,861 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.9% | 18.4% |
| State Revenue | 56.5% | 70.2% |
| Local Revenue | 30.6% | 11.4% |
Pajaro Valley Unified
Federal State Local
Palmdale Elementary
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pajaro Valley Unified | Palmdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.5% | 3.9% |
| African American | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84.2% | 74.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.2% | 75.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pajaro Valley Unified | Palmdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 32 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 435.1:1 | 819.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.0% | 27.6% |
School Types
Pajaro Valley Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 5
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Palmdale Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.