Gazelle Union Elementary

Gazelle, California — 1 schools

35
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,632
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Gazelle Union Elementary operates 1 public schools serving 35 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 34 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Siskiyou County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,632 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 28.3% local, 66.4% state, and 5.3% 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 $62,763 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 55.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.7% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Gazelle Elementary accounts for 100.0% of all Gazelle Union Elementary student enrollment

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

Gazelle Union Elementary has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 51.4% 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

Gazelle Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 55.9% — 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?

5.3%
Federal
66.4%
State
28.3%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$962
Studio/mo
$969
1 BR/mo
$1,249
2 BR/mo
$1,737
3 BR/mo
$1,915
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$62,763
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 1 schools in Gazelle Union Elementary.

White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 5.9%
Multiracial 14.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

55.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Gazelle Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Gazelle Elementary
34

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gazelle Union Elementary?

Gazelle Union Elementary has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 35 students.

How much does Gazelle Union Elementary spend per student?

Gazelle Union Elementary spends $17,632 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Gazelle Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Gazelle Union Elementary is $62,763 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Gazelle Union Elementary?

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

What is the demographic composition of Gazelle Union Elementary?

Gazelle Union Elementary students are 64.7% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.9% Asian, 2.9% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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