An equity score of 52/100 ranks Washington Unified #709 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.
At $15,988 per pupil, Washington Unified ranks #1200 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.
7,427
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$15,988
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types
District-Level NCES Analysis
Washington Unified operates 12 public schools serving 7,427 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Yolo County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,988 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 33.2% local, 56.7% state, and 10.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 52/100, ranked #709 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 283.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 39.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.0% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% White, 13.8% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Washington Unified Virtual Academy, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
Its largest campus is River City High, enrolling 2,168 students (29% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Evergreen Middle, at 6 students, a 361x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.
River City High accounts for 29.1% of all Washington Unified student enrollment
That dominant concentration means Washington Unified-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.
Washington Unified school enrollment varies 361× across entities
Washington Unified school enrollment ranges from 6 students (lowest) to 2,168 students (highest), a spread of 2,162 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Washington Unified reports 63.5% free-lunch eligibility
The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.
Washington Unified student-counselor ratio is 284:1 — 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 Washington Unified is typically wider than the Washington Unified-aggregate figure suggests.
Washington Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 39.6% — 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.
Washington Unified has 12 schools, including 3 high, 8 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 7,427 students.
How much does Washington Unified spend per student?
Washington Unified spends $15,988 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #709 in California.
What is the demographic composition of Washington Unified?
Washington Unified students are 49.0% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% White, 13.8% Asian, 4.7% African American, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Washington Unified?
Washington Unified has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #709 out of 1526 districts in California.