Reed Union Elementary

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Tiburon, California - 3 schools

An equity score of 59/100 ranks Reed Union Elementary #534 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $24,974 per pupil, Reed Union Elementary ranks #170 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,024
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$24,974
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Reed Union Elementary operates 3 public schools serving 1,024 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Marin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,974 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 188 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 89.8% local, 8.4% state, and 1.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 59/100, ranked #534 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 12.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.6% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Bel Aire Elementary, with a diversity index of 49.2/100.

Its largest campus is Reed Elementary, enrolling 362 students (35% of the district's total enrollment).

Reed Elementary accounts for 34.7% of all Reed Union Elementary student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Reed Union Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Reed Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 12.1% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

1.8%
Federal
8.4%
State
89.8%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
534 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Reed Union Elementary.

White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 7.1%
Multiracial 12.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 48.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Reed Union Elementary's schools, above the California average of 46.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Bel Aire Elementary 49.2
  2. 2 Reed Elementary 48.9
  3. 3 Del Mar Middle 47.3

Programs & Resources

12.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Reed Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Reed Elementary
362
Del Mar Middle
359
Bel Aire Elementary
322

How Reed Union Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Keyes Union Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Lucerne Valley Unified Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
University Preparatory District Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Techn 6-12 Complex District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Antelope Valley Learning Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Reed Union Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Reed Union Elementary?

Reed Union Elementary has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,024 students.

How much does Reed Union Elementary spend per student?

Reed Union Elementary spends $24,974 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #534 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Reed Union Elementary?

Reed Union Elementary students are 69.6% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% Asian, 1.0% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Reed Union Elementary?

Reed Union Elementary has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #534 out of 1526 districts in California.