Union Hill Elementary

Grass Valley, California — 2 schools

682
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,984
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Union Hill Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 682 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 688 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Nevada County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,984 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 31.6% local, 61.6% state, and 6.9% 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 $73,617 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #1147 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 191.1:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 37.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.9% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Union Hill Elementary accounts for 78.8% of all Union Hill Elementary student enrollment

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

Union Hill Elementary student-counselor ratio is 191:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Union Hill Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 37.5% — 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?

6.9%
Federal
61.6%
State
31.6%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
1147 / 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 Nevada County county, where this district is located.

$1,373
Studio/mo
$1,382
1 BR/mo
$1,813
2 BR/mo
$2,521
3 BR/mo
$3,041
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,617
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 Union Hill Elementary.

White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 12.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

191.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
37.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Union Hill Elementary

School Enrollment
Union Hill Elementary
Charter
542
Union Hill Middle
146

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Union Hill Elementary?

Union Hill Elementary has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 682 students.

How much does Union Hill Elementary spend per student?

Union Hill Elementary spends $12,984 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1147 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Union Hill Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Union Hill Elementary is $73,617 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Union Hill Elementary?

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

What is the demographic composition of Union Hill Elementary?

Union Hill Elementary students are 75.9% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Union Hill Elementary?

Union Hill Elementary has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1147 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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