Moraga Elementary

Moraga, California — 4 schools

1,735
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$19,987
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Moraga Elementary operates 4 public schools serving 1,735 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,805 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Contra Costa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,987 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 71.7% local, 25.6% state, and 2.8% 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 $84,520 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #1007 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 1033.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 1.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.9% White, 18.9% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Joaquin Moraga Intermediate accounts for 36.5% of all Moraga Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Moraga Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Moraga Elementary student-counselor ratio is 1034:1 — 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

Moraga Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 1.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

2.8%
Federal
25.6%
State
71.7%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
1007 / 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 Contra Costa County county, where this district is located.

$2,142
Studio/mo
$2,385
1 BR/mo
$2,912
2 BR/mo
$3,724
3 BR/mo
$4,413
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,520
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 Moraga Elementary.

White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 18.9%
Multiracial 21.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1033.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
1.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Moraga Elementary

School Enrollment
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
658
Donald L. Rheem Elementary
441
Los Perales Elementary
366
Camino Pablo Elementary
340

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Moraga Elementary?

Moraga Elementary has 4 schools, including 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,735 students.

How much does Moraga Elementary spend per student?

Moraga Elementary spends $19,987 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #1007 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Moraga Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Moraga Elementary is $84,520 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Moraga Elementary?

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

What is the demographic composition of Moraga Elementary?

Moraga Elementary students are 46.9% White, 18.9% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Moraga Elementary?

Moraga Elementary has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #1007 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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