San Ardo Union Elementary operates 1 public schools serving 79 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 76 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Monterey County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,634 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 38.4% local, 41.4% state, and 20.2% 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 $124,516 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.
and 31.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% White across the district's schools.
San Ardo Elementary accounts for 100.0% of all San Ardo Union Elementary student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means San Ardo 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.
San Ardo Union Elementary has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 70.9% 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.
San Ardo Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 31.6% — 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.
How many schools are in San Ardo Union Elementary?
San Ardo Union Elementary has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 79 students.
How much does San Ardo Union Elementary spend per student?
San Ardo Union Elementary spends $25,634 per student.
What is the average teacher salary in San Ardo Union Elementary?
The average teacher salary in San Ardo Union Elementary is $124,516 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near San Ardo Union Elementary?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Monterey County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of San Ardo Union Elementary?
San Ardo Union Elementary students are 93.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.