Temecula Valley Unified

Temecula, California — 29 schools

26,538
Total Enrollment
29
Schools
$14,037
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Temecula Valley Unified operates 29 public schools serving 26,538 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 18 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 25,507 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Riverside County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,037 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 31.8% local, 60.9% state, and 7.3% 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 $82,911 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #1350 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 29 schools offering Advanced Placement (83 AP courses district-wide), a 333.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 35.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 39.9% Hispanic or Latino, 35.3% White, 10.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Temecula Valley Unified school enrollment varies 18× across entities

Temecula Valley Unified school enrollment ranges from 176 students (lowest) to 3,136 students (highest), a spread of 2,960 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Temecula Valley Unified student-counselor ratio is 334:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Temecula Valley Unified is typically wider than the Temecula Valley Unified-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Temecula Valley Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 35.2% — 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?

7.3%
Federal
60.9%
State
31.8%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
1350 / 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 Riverside 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

$82,911
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 29 schools in Temecula Valley Unified.

White 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 10.6%
Multiracial 9.8%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 29
Schools with AP
83 AP courses total
333.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
35.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Temecula Valley Unified

School Enrollment
Chaparral High
3,136
Great Oak High
2,946
Temecula Valley High
2,739
Bella Vista Middle
1,249
Temecula Middle
1,012
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
1,008
James L. Day Middle
932
Alamos Elementary
799
Vail Ranch Middle
765
French Valley Elementary
755
Ysabel Barnett Elementary
753
Temecula Luiseno Elementary
738
Margarita Middle
731
Tony Tobin Elementary
718
Nicolas Valley Elementary
691
Susan La Vorgna Elementary
649
Vail Elementary
563
Abby Reinke Elementary
559
Paloma Elementary
547
Temecula Elementary
522
Crowne Hill Elementary
519
Vintage Hills Elementary
512
Pauba Valley Elementary
510
Red Hawk Elementary
496
Rancho Elementary
484
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary
438
Susan H. Nelson
306
Home Instead Innovation Academy
254
Rancho Vista High
176

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?

Temecula Valley Unified has 29 schools, including 4 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 26,538 students.

How much does Temecula Valley Unified spend per student?

Temecula Valley Unified spends $14,037 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #1350 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Temecula Valley Unified?

The average teacher salary in Temecula Valley Unified is $82,911 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Temecula Valley Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of Temecula Valley Unified?

Temecula Valley Unified students are 39.9% Hispanic or Latino, 35.3% White, 10.6% Asian, 3.5% African American, averaged across 29 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Temecula Valley Unified?

Temecula Valley Unified has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #1350 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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