Piedmont City Unified

Piedmont, California — 6 schools

2,336
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$28,165
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Piedmont City Unified operates 6 public schools serving 2,336 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,447 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Alameda County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,165 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 72.0% local, 25.5% state, and 2.5% 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 $114,154 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 64/100, ranked #391 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 344.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.1% White, 15.4% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Piedmont High accounts for 30.0% of all Piedmont City Unified student enrollment

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

Piedmont City Unified school enrollment varies 12× across entities

Piedmont City Unified school enrollment ranges from 61 students (lowest) to 733 students (highest), a spread of 672 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

Piedmont City Unified student-counselor ratio is 345:1 — 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 Piedmont City Unified is typically wider than the Piedmont City Unified-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Piedmont City Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 9.2% — 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?

2.5%
Federal
25.5%
State
72.0%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
391 / 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 Alameda 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

$114,154
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 6 schools in Piedmont City Unified.

White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 15.4%
Multiracial 20.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
344.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Piedmont City Unified

School Enrollment
Piedmont High
733
Piedmont Middle
575
Havens Elementary
464
Beach Elementary
323
Wildwood Elementary
291
Millennium High Alternative
61

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Piedmont City Unified?

Piedmont City Unified has 6 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,336 students.

How much does Piedmont City Unified spend per student?

Piedmont City Unified spends $28,165 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #391 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Piedmont City Unified?

The average teacher salary in Piedmont City Unified is $114,154 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Piedmont City Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of Piedmont City Unified?

Piedmont City Unified students are 49.1% White, 15.4% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Piedmont City Unified?

Piedmont City Unified has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #391 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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