Dixon Unified

Dixon, California — 6 schools

3,021
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$15,050
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dixon Unified operates 6 public schools serving 3,021 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,017 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Solano County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,050 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 36.9% local, 51.6% state, and 11.5% 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 $68,450 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #1228 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 403.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 46.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% White, 3.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Dixon High accounts for 32.8% of all Dixon Unified student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Dixon Unified-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Dixon Unified school enrollment varies 12× across entities

Dixon Unified school enrollment ranges from 84 students (lowest) to 990 students (highest), a spread of 906 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Dixon Unified student-counselor ratio is 404:1 — 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

Dixon Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 46.9% — 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?

11.5%
Federal
51.6%
State
36.9%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
1228 / 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 Solano County county, where this district is located.

$1,567
Studio/mo
$1,705
1 BR/mo
$2,178
2 BR/mo
$2,911
3 BR/mo
$3,297
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,450
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 6 schools in Dixon Unified.

White 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 3.3%
Multiracial 7.8%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
403.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
46.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Dixon Unified

School Enrollment
Dixon High
990
John Knight Middle
634
Tremont Elementary
514
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
442
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
353
Maine Prairie High (Continuation)
84

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dixon Unified?

Dixon Unified has 6 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,021 students.

How much does Dixon Unified spend per student?

Dixon Unified spends $15,050 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #1228 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Dixon Unified?

The average teacher salary in Dixon Unified is $68,450 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Dixon Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of Dixon Unified?

Dixon Unified students are 62.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% White, 3.3% Asian, 2.4% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dixon Unified?

Dixon Unified has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #1228 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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