Saugus Union operates 15 public schools serving 9,097 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 15 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,443 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,583 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 46.9% local, 46.9% state, and 6.2% 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 $74,107 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #1246 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 14.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% White, 14.3% Asian across the district's schools.
Saugus Union school enrollment varies 3.9× across entities
Saugus Union school enrollment ranges from 254 students (lowest) to 983 students (highest), a spread of 729 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.
Saugus Union chronic absenteeism rate is 14.4% — 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.
Saugus Union has 15 schools, including 15 elementary. Total enrollment is 9,097 students.
How much does Saugus Union spend per student?
Saugus Union spends $17,583 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1246 in California.
What is the average teacher salary in Saugus Union?
The average teacher salary in Saugus Union is $74,107 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Saugus Union?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Saugus Union?
Saugus Union students are 42.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% White, 14.3% Asian, 3.2% African American, averaged across 15 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Saugus Union?
Saugus Union has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1246 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.