San Juan Unified

Carmichael, California — 66 schools

38,119
Total Enrollment
66
Schools
$18,808
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

San Juan Unified operates 66 public schools serving 38,119 students, placing it among the larger districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 41 elementary, 12 high, 9 middle, 4 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 39,170 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sacramento County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,808 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 31.7% local, 54.0% state, and 14.3% 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 $83,250 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 54/100, ranked #650 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 9 of 66 schools offering Advanced Placement (97 AP courses district-wide), a 602.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 43.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.0% White, 26.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian across the district's schools.

San Juan Unified school enrollment varies 69× across entities

San Juan Unified school enrollment ranges from 28 students (lowest) to 1,939 students (highest), a spread of 1,911 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

San Juan Unified has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.2% 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

San Juan Unified student-counselor ratio is 603:1 — 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

San Juan Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 43.4% — 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?

14.3%
Federal
54.0%
State
31.7%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
650 / 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 Sacramento County county, where this district is located.

$1,748
Studio/mo
$1,832
1 BR/mo
$2,255
2 BR/mo
$3,002
3 BR/mo
$3,460
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,250
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 66 schools in San Juan Unified.

White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 6.0%
Asian 12.2%
Multiracial 8.2%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

9 / 66
Schools with AP
97 AP courses total
602.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
43.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in San Juan Unified

School Enrollment
Bella Vista High
1,939
Rio Americano High
1,891
Mira Loma High
1,655
Del Campo High
1,548
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226
Casa Roble Fundamental High
1,150
Arden Middle
1,010
Winston Churchill Middle
987
Mesa Verde High
894
Starr King K-8
885
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
883
John Barrett Middle
802
Encina Preparatory High
766
Greer Elementary
762
Howe Avenue Elementary
741
Dyer-Kelly Elementary
735
Del Paso Manor Elementary
734
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
712
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle
708
Andrew Carnegie Middle
687
Mary Deterding Elementary
670
Earl Legette Elementary
622
Sierra Oaks K-8
614
Katherine Johnson Middle
612
Sylvan Middle
604
Arcade Fundamental Middle
595
Orangevale Open K-8
593
Mariemont Elementary
589
Will Rogers Middle
564
San Juan High
559
Kingswood K-8
546
Woodside K-8
506
Cottage Elementary
502
Lichen K-8
498
Del Dayo Elementary
496
Pershing Elementary
494
Twin Lakes Elementary
494
Carriage Drive Elementary
444
Skycrest Elementary
436
Northridge Elementary
423
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
415
Whitney Avenue Elementary
411
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary
408
Oakview Community Elementary
407
Cameron Ranch Elementary
406
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
406
Trajan Elementary
391
Carmichael Elementary
374
Cambridge Heights Elementary
348
Grand Oaks Elementary
348
Pasadena Avenue Elementary
343
Coyle Avenue Elementary
331
Albert Schweitzer Elementary
331
Arlington Heights Elementary
329
Mariposa Avenue Elementary
326
Thomas Kelly Elementary
321
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary
307
Charles Peck Elementary
303
Ottomon Way Elementary
258
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter
246
El Sereno Alternative Education
166
Laurel Ruff Transition
142
La Entrada Continuation High
102
Meraki High
93
Ralph Richardson Center
54
La Vista Center
28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in San Juan Unified?

San Juan Unified has 66 schools, including 12 high, 9 middle, 41 elementary, 4 other. Total enrollment is 38,119 students.

How much does San Juan Unified spend per student?

San Juan Unified spends $18,808 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #650 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in San Juan Unified?

The average teacher salary in San Juan Unified is $83,250 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near San Juan Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of San Juan Unified?

San Juan Unified students are 46.0% White, 26.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 6.0% African American, averaged across 66 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for San Juan Unified?

San Juan Unified has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #650 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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