How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Farmdale Elementary | Pioneer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Merced, CA | Merced, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,055 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.3:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.3% | 67.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Farmdale Elementary | Pioneer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,148 | $16,148 |
| District | Weaver Union | Weaver Union |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Farmdale Elementary | Pioneer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| African American | 3.4% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Asian | 16.2% | 9.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Farmdale Elementary | Pioneer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 919:1 | 1055:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.9% | 49.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.