Placer County Office of Education

Auburn, California — 4 schools

399
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$342,894
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Placer County Office of Education operates 4 public schools serving 399 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 408 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Placer County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $342,894 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 43.1% local, 41.4% state, and 15.6% 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 $354,948 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 81/100, ranked #75 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 307:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 67.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.7% White, 23.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.3% African American across the district's schools.

Placer County Pathways Charter accounts for 71.8% of all Placer County Office of Education student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Placer County Office of Education-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Placer County Office of Education school enrollment varies 21× across entities

Placer County Office of Education school enrollment ranges from 14 students (lowest) to 293 students (highest), a spread of 279 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

Placer County Office of Education has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Placer County Office of Education student-counselor ratio is 307:1 — 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 Placer County Office of Education is typically wider than the Placer County Office of Education-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Placer County Office of Education chronic absenteeism rate is 67.6% — 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?

15.6%
Federal
41.4%
State
43.1%
Local

Funding Equity

81
Equity Score
75 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,748
Studio/mo
$1,832
1 BR/mo
$2,255
2 BR/mo
$3,002
3 BR/mo
$3,460
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$354,948
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 Placer County Office of Education.

White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 7.3%
Asian 2.8%
Multiracial 6.1%
Other 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

307:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
67.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Placer County Office of Education

School Enrollment
Placer County Pathways Charter
Charter
293
Placer County Special Education
85
Sierra Vista
16
Placer County Court Schools
14

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Placer County Office of Education?

Placer County Office of Education has 4 schools, including 4 other. Total enrollment is 399 students.

How much does Placer County Office of Education spend per student?

Placer County Office of Education spends $342,894 per student. The district has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #75 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Placer County Office of Education?

The average teacher salary in Placer County Office of Education is $354,948 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Placer County Office of Education?

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

What is the demographic composition of Placer County Office of Education?

Placer County Office of Education students are 56.7% White, 23.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.3% African American, 2.8% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Placer County Office of Education?

Placer County Office of Education has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #75 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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