River Delta Joint Unified

Rio Vista, California — 10 schools

1,787
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$14,448
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

River Delta Joint Unified operates 10 public schools serving 1,787 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 3 high, 2 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,703 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Solano County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,448 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 50.1% local, 41.9% state, and 8.0% 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 $72,112 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #1070 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 407.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 50.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.9% Hispanic or Latino, 32.6% White, 1.8% African American across the district's schools.

D. H. White Elementary accounts for 25.4% of all River Delta Joint Unified student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means River Delta Joint Unified-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

River Delta Joint Unified school enrollment varies 54× across entities

River Delta Joint Unified school enrollment ranges from 8 students (lowest) to 432 students (highest), a spread of 424 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

River Delta Joint Unified has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.6% 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

River Delta Joint Unified student-counselor ratio is 408:1 — 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

River Delta Joint Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 50.2% — 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?

8.0%
Federal
41.9%
State
50.1%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
1070 / 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 Solano County county, where this district is located.

$1,567
Studio/mo
$1,705
1 BR/mo
$2,178
2 BR/mo
$2,911
3 BR/mo
$3,297
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,112
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 10 schools in River Delta Joint Unified.

White 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 5.1%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 10
Schools with AP
17 AP courses total
407.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
50.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in River Delta Joint Unified

School Enrollment
D. H. White Elementary
432
Rio Vista High
317
Delta High
196
Isleton Elementary
188
Clarksburg Middle
171
Riverview Middle
160
Walnut Grove Elementary
131
Bates Elementary
82
River Delta High/Elementary (Alternative)
18
Mokelumne High (Continuation)
8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in River Delta Joint Unified?

River Delta Joint Unified has 10 schools, including 4 elementary, 3 high, 2 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,787 students.

How much does River Delta Joint Unified spend per student?

River Delta Joint Unified spends $14,448 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #1070 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in River Delta Joint Unified?

The average teacher salary in River Delta Joint Unified is $72,112 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near River Delta Joint Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of River Delta Joint Unified?

River Delta Joint Unified students are 57.9% Hispanic or Latino, 32.6% White, 1.8% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for River Delta Joint Unified?

River Delta Joint Unified has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #1070 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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