Union Elementary

San Jose, California — 8 schools

5,355
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$16,544
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Union Elementary operates 8 public schools serving 5,355 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,376 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Santa Clara County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,544 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 60.2% local, 34.0% state, and 5.8% 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 $83,274 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #1411 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 718.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.3% Asian, 29.6% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Union Middle accounts for 19.9% of all Union Elementary student enrollment

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

Union Elementary school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Union Elementary school enrollment ranges from 500 students (lowest) to 1,068 students (highest), a spread of 568 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.

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

Union Elementary student-counselor ratio is 719:1 — 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

Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 9.7% — 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?

5.8%
Federal
34.0%
State
60.2%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
1411 / 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 Santa Clara County county, where this district is located.

$2,621
Studio/mo
$2,982
1 BR/mo
$3,483
2 BR/mo
$4,602
3 BR/mo
$5,010
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,274
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 8 schools in Union Elementary.

White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 43.3%
Multiracial 8.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

718.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Union Middle
1,068
Dartmouth Middle
903
Carlton Elementary
656
Oster Elementary
627
Alta Vista Elementary
584
Guadalupe Elementary
537
Lietz Elementary
501
Noddin Elementary
500

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Union Elementary?

Union Elementary has 8 schools, including 2 middle, 6 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,355 students.

How much does Union Elementary spend per student?

Union Elementary spends $16,544 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1411 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Union Elementary is $83,274 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Union Elementary?

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

What is the demographic composition of Union Elementary?

Union Elementary students are 43.3% Asian, 29.6% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Union Elementary?

Union Elementary has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1411 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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