Corona-Norco Unified

Norco, California — 52 schools

50,790
Total Enrollment
52
Schools
$14,996
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Corona-Norco Unified operates 52 public schools serving 50,790 students, placing it among the larger districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 33 elementary, 8 high, 8 middle, 3 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 49,464 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Riverside County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,996 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 26.7% local, 61.1% state, and 12.2% 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 $83,318 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #1194 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 6 of 52 schools offering Advanced Placement (108 AP courses district-wide), a 606.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 30.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% White, 14.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Corona-Norco Unified school enrollment varies 71× across entities

Corona-Norco Unified school enrollment ranges from 61 students (lowest) to 4,353 students (highest), a spread of 4,292 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Corona-Norco Unified student-counselor ratio is 606:1 — 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

Corona-Norco Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 30.2% — 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?

12.2%
Federal
61.1%
State
26.7%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
1194 / 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 Riverside County county, where this district is located.

$1,692
Studio/mo
$1,777
1 BR/mo
$2,201
2 BR/mo
$2,912
3 BR/mo
$3,514
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,318
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 52 schools in Corona-Norco Unified.

White 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 14.3%
Multiracial 4.2%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

6 / 52
Schools with AP
108 AP courses total
606.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Corona-Norco Unified

School Enrollment
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353
Santiago High
3,577
Centennial High
2,712
Corona High
2,307
Norco High
2,032
Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate
1,228
Philistine Rondo School of Discovery
1,226
El Cerrito Middle
1,218
River Heights Intermediate
1,203
Clara Barton Elementary
1,136
Eastvale Elementary
1,066
Ronald Reagan Elementary
1,063
Harada Elementary
1,056
Cesar Chavez Academy
1,024
Dr. Bernice Jameson Todd Elementary
1,018
Rosa Parks Elementary
970
Home Gardens Academy
961
Louis Vandermolen Fundamental Elementary
959
Citrus Hills Intermediate
919
George Washington Elementary
861
Garretson Elementary
859
Temescal Valley Elementary
832
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
822
Corona Ranch Elementary
769
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
757
Corona Fundamental Intermediate
754
Lincoln Fundamental Elementary
754
Orange Elementary
746
Norco Intermediate
726
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
696
John F. Kennedy High
694
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
673
Auburndale Intermediate
640
Foothill Elementary
640
Parkridge Elementary
634
John Stallings Elementary
627
Norco Elementary
609
William Mckinley Elementary
598
Highland Elementary
573
Prado View Elementary
570
Jefferson Elementary
561
Vicentia Elementary
557
Academy of Innovation
556
John Adams Elementary
539
Letha Raney Intermediate
537
Lee V. Pollard High
413
Coronita Elementary
400
Sierra Vista Elementary
395
Riverview Elementary
327
Orange Grove High
162
Corona-Norco Alternative
94
Victress Bower School for Exceptional Students
61

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?

Corona-Norco Unified has 52 schools, including 8 high, 8 middle, 33 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 50,790 students.

How much does Corona-Norco Unified spend per student?

Corona-Norco Unified spends $14,996 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1194 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Corona-Norco Unified?

The average teacher salary in Corona-Norco Unified is $83,318 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Corona-Norco Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of Corona-Norco Unified?

Corona-Norco Unified students are 55.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% White, 14.3% Asian, 4.7% African American, averaged across 52 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Corona-Norco Unified?

Corona-Norco Unified has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1194 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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