Eureka Union

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Granite Bay, California - 7 schools

An equity score of 12/100 ranks Eureka Union #1505 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,258 per pupil, Eureka Union ranks #1663 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

3,152
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$13,258
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Eureka Union operates 7 public schools serving 3,152 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Placer County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,258 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 53.5% local, 42.2% state, and 4.3% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 12/100, ranked #1505 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 774.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 13.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.5% White, 14.6% Asian, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Maidu Elementary, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.

Its largest campus is Ridgeview Elementary, enrolling 619 students (18% of the district's total enrollment).

Ridgeview Elementary accounts for 17.9% of all Eureka Union student enrollment

That concentration means Eureka Union-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Eureka Union student-counselor ratio is 774:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Eureka Union chronic absenteeism rate is 13.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.3%
Federal
42.2%
State
53.5%
Local

Funding Equity

12
Equity Score
1505 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in Eureka Union.

White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 14.6%
Multiracial 12.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 60.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Eureka Union's schools, above the California average of 46.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Maidu Elementary 65.4
  2. 2 Olympus Junior High 64.9
  3. 3 Excelsior Elementary 62.2
  4. 4 Oakhills Elementary 60.7
  5. 5 Willma Cavitt Junior High 58.8

Programs & Resources

774.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Eureka Union

School Enrollment
Ridgeview Elementary
619
Oakhills Elementary
554
Greenhills Elementary
549
Excelsior Elementary
469
Maidu Elementary
450
Olympus Junior High
439
Willma Cavitt Junior High
375

How Eureka Union Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Beverly Hills Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Lemon Grove Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Weaver Union Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Eastside Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Lafayette Elementary Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Eureka Union's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Eureka Union?

Eureka Union has 7 schools, including 5 elementary, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 3,152 students.

How much does Eureka Union spend per student?

Eureka Union spends $13,258 per student. The district has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #1505 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Eureka Union?

Eureka Union students are 57.5% White, 14.6% Asian, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Eureka Union?

Eureka Union has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #1505 out of 1526 districts in California.