Manteca Unified

Manteca, California — 28 schools

24,667
Total Enrollment
28
Schools
$15,270
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Manteca Unified operates 28 public schools serving 24,667 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 21 elementary, 7 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 25,376 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Joaquin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,270 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 29.3% local, 59.7% state, and 11.0% 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 $70,040 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #1116 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 28 schools offering Advanced Placement (67 AP courses district-wide), a 311.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 41.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 13.3% White across the district's schools.

Manteca Unified school enrollment varies 18× across entities

Manteca Unified school enrollment ranges from 105 students (lowest) to 1,907 students (highest), a spread of 1,802 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Manteca Unified student-counselor ratio is 312:1 — 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 Manteca Unified is typically wider than the Manteca Unified-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Manteca Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 41.4% — 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?

11.0%
Federal
59.7%
State
29.3%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
1116 / 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 San Joaquin County county, where this district is located.

$1,288
Studio/mo
$1,395
1 BR/mo
$1,742
2 BR/mo
$2,423
3 BR/mo
$2,922
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,040
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 28 schools in Manteca Unified.

White 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
African American 5.8%
Asian 17.9%
Multiracial 3.8%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5 / 28
Schools with AP
67 AP courses total
311.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Manteca Unified

School Enrollment
Manteca High
1,907
Sierra High
1,670
East Union High
1,524
Lathrop High
1,486
Veritas Elementary
1,266
Nile Garden Elementary
1,221
George Mcparland Elementary
1,195
Weston Ranch High
1,164
Mossdale Elementary
1,087
Walter Woodward Elementary
1,056
Lathrop Elementary
1,000
Great Valley Elementary
983
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
923
Stella Brockman Elementary
833
Sequoia Elementary
814
Neil Hafley Elementary
799
Brock Elliott Elementary
758
George Y. Komure Elementary
752
Lincoln Elementary
736
Shasta Elementary
726
Joshua Cowell Elementary
702
August Knodt Elementary
642
Golden West Elementary
591
French Camp Elementary
581
New Haven Elementary
514
Manteca Online Academy
201
Calla High
140
New Vision High
105

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Manteca Unified?

Manteca Unified has 28 schools, including 7 high, 21 elementary. Total enrollment is 24,667 students.

How much does Manteca Unified spend per student?

Manteca Unified spends $15,270 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #1116 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Manteca Unified?

The average teacher salary in Manteca Unified is $70,040 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Manteca Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of Manteca Unified?

Manteca Unified students are 57.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 13.3% White, 5.8% African American, averaged across 28 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Manteca Unified?

Manteca Unified has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #1116 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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