Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified

Groveland, California — 3 schools

277
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$23,220
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified operates 3 public schools serving 277 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 268 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tuolumne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,220 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 72.4% local, 20.1% state, and 7.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $111,840 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 68/100, ranked #308 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), and 82.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.8% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Tenaya Elementary accounts for 70.1% of all Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified school enrollment varies 6.1× across entities

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified school enrollment ranges from 31 students (lowest) to 188 students (highest), a spread of 157 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 82.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.5%
Federal
20.1%
State
72.4%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
308 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Tuolumne County county, where this district is located.

$1,096
Studio/mo
$1,257
1 BR/mo
$1,589
2 BR/mo
$2,078
3 BR/mo
$2,666
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$111,840
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified.

White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 3.1%
Multiracial 0.7%
Other 6.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
82.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified

School Enrollment
Tenaya Elementary
188
Tioga High
49
Don Pedro High
31

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified?

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 2 high. Total enrollment is 277 students.

How much does Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified spend per student?

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified spends $23,220 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #308 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified?

The average teacher salary in Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified is $111,840 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tuolumne County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified?

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified students are 69.8% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 2.6% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified?

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #308 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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