Menifee Union

Menifee, California — 15 schools

11,816
Total Enrollment
15
Schools
$16,053
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Menifee Union operates 15 public schools serving 11,816 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 12 elementary, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,908 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Riverside County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,053 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 21.4% local, 67.1% state, and 11.5% 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 $77,151 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #898 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 621:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 34.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.0% White, 6.2% African American across the district's schools.

Menifee Union school enrollment varies 9.1× across entities

Menifee Union school enrollment ranges from 132 students (lowest) to 1,196 students (highest), a spread of 1,064 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

Menifee Union student-counselor ratio is 621:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Menifee Union chronic absenteeism rate is 34.7% — 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?

11.5%
Federal
67.1%
State
21.4%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
898 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,692
Studio/mo
$1,777
1 BR/mo
$2,201
2 BR/mo
$2,912
3 BR/mo
$3,514
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,151
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 15 schools in Menifee Union.

White 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 52.8%
African American 6.2%
Asian 5.8%
Multiracial 12.6%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

621:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Menifee Union

School Enrollment
Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy
1,196
Bell Mountain Middle
1,066
Menifee Valley Middle
941
Southshore Elementary
843
Oak Meadows Elementary
818
Evans Ranch Elementary
817
Taawila Elementary
803
Ridgemoor Elementary
772
Herk Bouris Elementary
734
Freedom Crest Elementary
707
Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary
664
Quail Valley Elementary
528
Chester W. Morrison Elementary
518
Hans Christensen Middle
369
Menifee Virtual
132

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Menifee Union?

Menifee Union has 15 schools, including 12 elementary, 3 middle. Total enrollment is 11,816 students.

How much does Menifee Union spend per student?

Menifee Union spends $16,053 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #898 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Menifee Union?

The average teacher salary in Menifee Union is $77,151 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Menifee Union?

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

What is the demographic composition of Menifee Union?

Menifee Union students are 52.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.0% White, 6.2% African American, 5.8% Asian, averaged across 15 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Menifee Union?

Menifee Union has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #898 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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