Leggett Valley Unified

Leggett, California — 4 schools

125
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$25,871
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Leggett Valley Unified operates 4 public schools serving 125 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 111 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mendocino County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,871 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 15.6% local, 78.9% state, and 5.4% 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 $150,000 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 51.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.1% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Leggett Valley Elementary accounts for 45.9% of all Leggett Valley Unified student enrollment

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

Leggett Valley Unified school enrollment varies 7.3× across entities

Leggett Valley Unified school enrollment ranges from 7 students (lowest) to 51 students (highest), a spread of 44 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Leggett Valley Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 51.1% — 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?

5.4%
Federal
78.9%
State
15.6%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,269
Studio/mo
$1,306
1 BR/mo
$1,713
2 BR/mo
$2,382
3 BR/mo
$2,789
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$150,000
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 4 schools in Leggett Valley Unified.

White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Multiracial 8.0%
Other 7.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

51.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Leggett Valley Unified

School Enrollment
Leggett Valley Elementary
51
Whale Gulch Elementary
36
Leggett Valley High
17
Whale Gulch High
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Leggett Valley Unified?

Leggett Valley Unified has 4 schools, including 2 elementary, 2 high. Total enrollment is 125 students.

How much does Leggett Valley Unified spend per student?

Leggett Valley Unified spends $25,871 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Leggett Valley Unified?

The average teacher salary in Leggett Valley Unified is $150,000 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Leggett Valley Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of Leggett Valley Unified?

Leggett Valley Unified students are 65.1% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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