Harmony Union Elementary

Occidental, California — 2 schools

195
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$30,170
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Harmony Union Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 195 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 233 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Sonoma County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,170 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 44.4% local, 49.2% state, and 6.3% 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 $182,637 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 278.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.3% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Salmon Creek School - a Charter accounts for 69.5% of all Harmony Union Elementary student enrollment

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

Harmony Union Elementary student-counselor ratio is 279:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Harmony Union Elementary is typically wider than the Harmony Union Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Harmony Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 24.6% — 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 Harmony Union Elementary is typically wider than the Harmony Union Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.3%
Federal
49.2%
State
44.4%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,949
Studio/mo
$2,155
1 BR/mo
$2,827
2 BR/mo
$3,887
3 BR/mo
$4,147
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$182,637
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 2 schools in Harmony Union Elementary.

White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 9.9%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

278.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Harmony Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Salmon Creek School - a Charter
Charter
162
Harmony Elementary
71

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harmony Union Elementary?

Harmony Union Elementary has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 195 students.

How much does Harmony Union Elementary spend per student?

Harmony Union Elementary spends $30,170 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Harmony Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Harmony Union Elementary is $182,637 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Harmony Union Elementary?

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

What is the demographic composition of Harmony Union Elementary?

Harmony Union Elementary students are 74.3% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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