Snowline Joint Unified

Phelan, California — 12 schools

7,961
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$14,167
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Snowline Joint Unified operates 12 public schools serving 7,961 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 8,074 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Bernardino County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,167 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 14.8% local, 76.7% state, and 8.5% 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 $70,752 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #878 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 928.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 54.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.9% Hispanic or Latino, 24.6% White, 6.2% African American across the district's schools.

Serrano High accounts for 26.8% of all Snowline Joint Unified student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Snowline Joint Unified-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Snowline Joint Unified school enrollment varies 90× across entities

Snowline Joint Unified school enrollment ranges from 24 students (lowest) to 2,163 students (highest), a spread of 2,139 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

Snowline Joint Unified has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.9% 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.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Snowline Joint Unified student-counselor ratio is 928:1 — 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

Snowline Joint Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 54.0% — 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?

8.5%
Federal
76.7%
State
14.8%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
878 / 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 San Bernardino County county, where this district is located.

$1,692
Studio/mo
$1,777
1 BR/mo
$2,201
2 BR/mo
$2,912
3 BR/mo
$3,514
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,752
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 12 schools in Snowline Joint Unified.

White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
African American 6.2%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 7.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 12
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
928.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
54.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Snowline Joint Unified

School Enrollment
Serrano High
2,163
Baldy Mesa Elementary
985
Quail Valley Middle
870
Pinon Mesa Middle
835
Vista Verde Elementary
774
Phelan Elementary
743
Pinon Hills Elementary
566
Heritage
563
Wrightwood Elementary
336
Chaparral High
130
Snowline Academy
85
Eagle Summit Community Day
24

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Snowline Joint Unified?

Snowline Joint Unified has 12 schools, including 2 high, 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other. Total enrollment is 7,961 students.

How much does Snowline Joint Unified spend per student?

Snowline Joint Unified spends $14,167 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #878 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Snowline Joint Unified?

The average teacher salary in Snowline Joint Unified is $70,752 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Snowline Joint Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of Snowline Joint Unified?

Snowline Joint Unified students are 59.9% Hispanic or Latino, 24.6% White, 6.2% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Snowline Joint Unified?

Snowline Joint Unified has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #878 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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