Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary

San Miguel, California — 1 schools

55
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,741
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary operates 1 public schools serving 55 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 58 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Luis Obispo County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,741 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 69.0% local, 23.4% state, and 7.6% 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 $108,889 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 31.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.8% White, 25.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Pleasant Valley Elementary accounts for 100.0% of all Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary student enrollment

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

Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 31.0% — 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?

7.6%
Federal
23.4%
State
69.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Luis Obispo County county, where this district is located.

$1,732
Studio/mo
$1,914
1 BR/mo
$2,512
2 BR/mo
$3,370
3 BR/mo
$3,861
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$108,889
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 Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary.

White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Multiracial 8.6%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

31.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Pleasant Valley Elementary
58

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary?

Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 55 students.

How much does Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary spend per student?

Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary spends $20,741 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary is $108,889 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary?

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

What is the demographic composition of Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary?

Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary students are 63.8% White, 25.9% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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