Mission Union Elementary

Soledad, California — 1 schools

122
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,603
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mission Union Elementary operates 1 public schools serving 122 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 130 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monterey County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,603 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 26.6% local, 70.4% state, and 3.0% 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 $79,695 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 16.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% White, 4.6% Asian across the district's schools.

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

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

Mission Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 16.9% — 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 Mission Union Elementary is typically wider than the Mission 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?

3.0%
Federal
70.4%
State
26.6%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$2,173
Studio/mo
$2,232
1 BR/mo
$2,684
2 BR/mo
$3,623
3 BR/mo
$3,945
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$79,695
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 Mission Union Elementary.

White 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 4.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

16.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mission Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Mission Elementary
130

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mission Union Elementary?

Mission Union Elementary has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 122 students.

How much does Mission Union Elementary spend per student?

Mission Union Elementary spends $17,603 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Mission Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Mission Union Elementary is $79,695 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mission Union Elementary?

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

What is the demographic composition of Mission Union Elementary?

Mission Union Elementary students are 71.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% White, 4.6% Asian, 1.5% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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