Rincon Valley Union Elementary

Santa Rosa, California — 9 schools

3,072
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$18,022
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rincon Valley Union Elementary operates 9 public schools serving 3,072 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,079 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sonoma County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,022 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 60.8% local, 32.5% state, and 6.7% 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 $91,708 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #848 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 467.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.1% White, 32.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Rincon Valley Union Elementary school enrollment varies 3.4× across entities

Rincon Valley Union Elementary school enrollment ranges from 122 students (lowest) to 414 students (highest), a spread of 292 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Rincon Valley Union Elementary student-counselor ratio is 467:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Rincon Valley Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 28.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Rincon Valley Union Elementary is typically wider than the Rincon Valley Union Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.7%
Federal
32.5%
State
60.8%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
848 / 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 Sonoma County county, where this district is located.

$1,949
Studio/mo
$2,155
1 BR/mo
$2,827
2 BR/mo
$3,887
3 BR/mo
$4,147
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$91,708
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 9 schools in Rincon Valley Union Elementary.

White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 6.2%
Multiracial 11.9%
Other 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

467.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rincon Valley Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Sequoia Elementary
414
Village Elementary Charter
Charter
384
Spring Lake Charter
Charter
383
Manzanita Elementary Charter
Charter
369
Austin Creek Elementary
366
Madrone Elementary
363
Binkley Elementary Charter
Charter
351
Whited Elementary Charter
Charter
327
Rincon Valley Partnership
122

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?

Rincon Valley Union Elementary has 9 schools, including 9 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,072 students.

How much does Rincon Valley Union Elementary spend per student?

Rincon Valley Union Elementary spends $18,022 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #848 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Rincon Valley Union Elementary is $91,708 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rincon Valley Union Elementary?

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

What is the demographic composition of Rincon Valley Union Elementary?

Rincon Valley Union Elementary students are 45.1% White, 32.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian, 2.0% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rincon Valley Union Elementary?

Rincon Valley Union Elementary has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #848 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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