Tracy Joint Unified

Tracy, California — 19 schools

13,925
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$14,757
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tracy Joint Unified operates 19 public schools serving 13,925 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 elementary, 4 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 13,770 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Joaquin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,757 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 29.5% local, 61.7% state, and 8.8% 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 $74,886 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #975 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (35 AP courses district-wide), a 665.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 41.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 13.3% White across the district's schools.

Tracy Joint Unified school enrollment varies 87× across entities

Tracy Joint Unified school enrollment ranges from 22 students (lowest) to 1,920 students (highest), a spread of 1,898 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

Tracy Joint Unified has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.5% 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

Tracy Joint Unified student-counselor ratio is 665:1 — 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

Tracy Joint Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 41.5% — 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?

8.8%
Federal
61.7%
State
29.5%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
975 / 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 Joaquin County county, where this district is located.

$1,288
Studio/mo
$1,395
1 BR/mo
$1,742
2 BR/mo
$2,423
3 BR/mo
$2,922
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,886
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 19 schools in Tracy Joint Unified.

White 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
African American 6.6%
Asian 17.8%
Multiracial 4.7%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 19
Schools with AP
35 AP courses total
665.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Tracy Joint Unified

School Enrollment
Merrill F. West High
1,920
Tracy High
1,739
John C. Kimball High
1,587
George Kelly Elementary
929
South/West Park Elementary
806
Art Freiler
772
Earle E. Williams Middle
762
Monte Vista Middle
738
North Elementary
722
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
644
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary
555
Central Elementary
491
Mckinley Elementary
436
Louis J. Villalovoz Elementary
411
Louis a. Bohn Elementary
397
Wanda Hirsch Elementary
359
Tracy Independent Study Charter
Charter
359
George and Evelyn Stein Continuation
121
Duncan-Russell Community Day
22

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tracy Joint Unified?

Tracy Joint Unified has 19 schools, including 4 high, 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other. Total enrollment is 13,925 students.

How much does Tracy Joint Unified spend per student?

Tracy Joint Unified spends $14,757 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #975 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Tracy Joint Unified?

The average teacher salary in Tracy Joint Unified is $74,886 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Tracy Joint Unified?

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

What is the demographic composition of Tracy Joint Unified?

Tracy Joint Unified students are 55.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 13.3% White, 6.6% African American, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tracy Joint Unified?

Tracy Joint Unified has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #975 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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