Spreckels Union Elementary

Spreckels, California — 2 schools

918
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,167
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Spreckels Union Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 918 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 850 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monterey County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,167 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 42.4% local, 55.5% state, and 2.2% 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 $62,378 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #1278 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 12.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 39.8% White, 4.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Spreckels Elementary accounts for 62.2% of all Spreckels Union Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Spreckels 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Spreckels Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 12.9% — 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.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.2%
Federal
55.5%
State
42.4%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
1278 / 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 Monterey County county, where this district is located.

$2,173
Studio/mo
$2,232
1 BR/mo
$2,684
2 BR/mo
$3,623
3 BR/mo
$3,945
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$62,378
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 2 schools in Spreckels Union Elementary.

White 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
Asian 4.2%
Multiracial 8.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

12.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Spreckels Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Spreckels Elementary
529
Buena Vista Middle
321

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Spreckels Union Elementary?

Spreckels Union Elementary has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 918 students.

How much does Spreckels Union Elementary spend per student?

Spreckels Union Elementary spends $13,167 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #1278 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Spreckels Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Spreckels Union Elementary is $62,378 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Spreckels 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 Spreckels Union Elementary?

Spreckels Union Elementary students are 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 39.8% White, 4.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Spreckels Union Elementary?

Spreckels Union Elementary has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #1278 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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