Wilmar Union Elementary

Petaluma, California — 1 schools

219
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,918
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wilmar Union Elementary operates 1 public schools serving 219 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 235 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sonoma County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,918 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 68.0% local, 22.4% state, and 9.6% 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 $79,315 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 17/100, ranked #1505 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 10.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.3% White, 17.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American across the district's schools.

Wilson Elementary accounts for 100.0% of all Wilmar Union Elementary student enrollment

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

Wilmar Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 10.6% — 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?

9.6%
Federal
22.4%
State
68.0%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
1505 / 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 Sonoma County county, where this district is located.

$1,949
Studio/mo
$2,155
1 BR/mo
$2,827
2 BR/mo
$3,887
3 BR/mo
$4,147
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$79,315
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 1 schools in Wilmar Union Elementary.

White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

10.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wilmar Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Wilson Elementary
235

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wilmar Union Elementary?

Wilmar Union Elementary has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 219 students.

How much does Wilmar Union Elementary spend per student?

Wilmar Union Elementary spends $13,918 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #1505 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Wilmar Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Wilmar Union Elementary is $79,315 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wilmar Union Elementary?

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

What is the demographic composition of Wilmar Union Elementary?

Wilmar Union Elementary students are 78.3% White, 17.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wilmar Union Elementary?

Wilmar Union Elementary has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #1505 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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