Placer Hills Union Elementary

Meadow Vista, California — 2 schools

766
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,576
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Placer Hills Union Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 766 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 755 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 $12,576 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 69.7% local, 21.7% state, and 8.7% 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 $70,839 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #1379 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 42.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.8% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Weimar Hills accounts for 51.4% of all Placer Hills Union Elementary student enrollment

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

Placer Hills Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 42.7% — 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?

8.7%
Federal
21.7%
State
69.7%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
1379 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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

$70,839
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 2 schools in Placer Hills Union Elementary.

White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Multiracial 3.6%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

42.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Placer Hills Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Weimar Hills
388
Sierra Hills Elementary
367

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Placer Hills Union Elementary?

Placer Hills Union Elementary has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 766 students.

How much does Placer Hills Union Elementary spend per student?

Placer Hills Union Elementary spends $12,576 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #1379 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Placer Hills Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Placer Hills Union Elementary is $70,839 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Placer Hills Union Elementary?

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 Hills Union Elementary?

Placer Hills Union Elementary students are 82.8% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Placer Hills Union Elementary?

Placer Hills Union Elementary has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #1379 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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