Chatom Union

Turlock, California — 2 schools

565
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,876
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Chatom Union operates 2 public schools serving 565 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 557 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stanislaus County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,876 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 47.1% local, 44.4% state, and 8.5% 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 $73,675 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #1102 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 1740.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.8% White, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Chatom Elementary accounts for 70.2% of all Chatom Union student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Chatom Union-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

Chatom Union has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 62.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Chatom Union student-counselor ratio is 1741:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Chatom Union chronic absenteeism rate is 25.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Chatom Union is typically wider than the Chatom Union-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.5%
Federal
44.4%
State
47.1%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
1102 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,255
Studio/mo
$1,356
1 BR/mo
$1,758
2 BR/mo
$2,442
3 BR/mo
$2,823
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,675
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 2 schools in Chatom Union.

White 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
Multiracial 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1740.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Chatom Union

School Enrollment
Chatom Elementary
391
Mountain View Middle
166

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chatom Union?

Chatom Union has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 565 students.

How much does Chatom Union spend per student?

Chatom Union spends $15,876 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #1102 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Chatom Union?

The average teacher salary in Chatom Union is $73,675 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Chatom Union?

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

What is the demographic composition of Chatom Union?

Chatom Union students are 68.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.8% White, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Chatom Union?

Chatom Union has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #1102 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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