El Segundo Unified

El Segundo, California — 5 schools

3,508
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$18,323
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

El Segundo Unified operates 5 public schools serving 3,508 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 2 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 3,462 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,323 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 43.7% local, 48.8% state, and 7.6% 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 $75,547 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 #1200 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 424.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.6% White, 28.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian across the district's schools.

El Segundo High accounts for 35.6% of all El Segundo Unified student enrollment

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

El Segundo Unified school enrollment varies 39× across entities

El Segundo Unified school enrollment ranges from 32 students (lowest) to 1,232 students (highest), a spread of 1,200 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

El Segundo Unified student-counselor ratio is 425:1 — 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

El Segundo Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 25.7% — 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 El Segundo Unified is typically wider than the El Segundo Unified-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.6%
Federal
48.8%
State
43.7%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
1200 / 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 Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,547
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 5 schools in El Segundo Unified.

White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 3.2%
Asian 7.8%
Multiracial 15.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
424.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in El Segundo Unified

School Enrollment
El Segundo High
1,232
El Segundo Middle
804
Center Street Elementary
797
Richmond Street Elementary
597
Arena High (Continuation)
32

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in El Segundo Unified?

El Segundo Unified has 5 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,508 students.

How much does El Segundo Unified spend per student?

El Segundo Unified spends $18,323 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1200 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in El Segundo Unified?

The average teacher salary in El Segundo Unified is $75,547 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near El Segundo Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of El Segundo Unified?

El Segundo Unified students are 44.6% White, 28.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian, 3.2% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for El Segundo Unified?

El Segundo Unified has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1200 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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