School district or education agency · NCES 0631710

Ramona City Unified

Ramona, CA

District overview See comparisons

Students5,077

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools11

operational schools · 2023–24

Students5,077

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$14,643

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCAUnited States

Academic standing2025

36th percentile42nd percentile45th percentile

This district is 6 percentile points lower than the state figure and 9 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

33.6%27.7%27.8%

This district is 5.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$17,656$25,614$19,509

This district is $7,958 per student lower than the state figure and $1,853 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$14,643$18,479$15,859

This district is $3,836 per student lower than the state figure and $1,216 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$300$2,019$1,964

This district is $1,719 per student lower than the state figure and $1,664 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$93$135$336

This district is $42 per student lower than the state figure and $243 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,575$2,978$1,793

This district is $403 per student lower than the state figure and $782 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,449$9,951$8,742

This district is $1,502 per student lower than the state figure and $293 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,943$4,693$3,769

This district is $750 per student lower than the state figure and $174 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$3,239$18,517$11,715

This district is $15,278 per student lower than the state figure and $8,476 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$298$916$869

This district is $618 per student lower than the state figure and $571 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

22:122:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 7.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

535:1443:1376:1

This district is 92 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 159 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

110.1108.2138.9

This district is 1.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 28.8 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

16.616.918.5

This district is 0.3 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 1.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.71.30.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.8 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

95.6%98.6%99.0%

This district is 3.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.8%2.7%2.6%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

13.2%19.3%12.0%

This district is 6.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

15.8%12.5%14.0%

This district is 3.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.2%2.1%3.9%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%95.9%95.8%

This district is 4.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-0.9%-0.6%+0.5%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

40.3%57.8%50.6%

This district is 17.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.6%2.8%4.5%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.7%6.1%9.0%

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

8.3%4.5%6.7%

This district is 3.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.8%5.7%5.1%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

7.7%13.9%14.4%

This district is 6.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 52,283 students

45.0%

Grades 6–81,099 students

21.6%

Grades 9–121,695 students

33.4%

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Kindergarten484

Grade 1352

Grade 2337

Grade 3369

Grade 4363

Grade 5378

Grade 6343

Grade 7370

Grade 8386

Grade 9428

Grade 10395

Grade 11411

Grade 12461

Students by race and ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino2,389 (47.1%)

White2,278 (44.9%)

Two or more races321 (6.3%)

Black or African American33 (0.6%)

Asian31 (0.6%)

American Indian or Alaska Native21 (0.4%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

558.8All district staff, full-time equivalent

227.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

9.5School counselors, full-time equivalent

8.5School psychologists, full-time equivalent

84.1Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

0.3Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

12School administrators, full-time equivalent

12.6Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers23.4 FTE

Elementary teachers127.1 FTE

Secondary teachers77.3 FTE

Elementary school counselors4.5 FTE

Secondary school counselors4.5 FTE

Instructional coordinators5 FTE

District administrators3 FTE

District administrative support24.8 FTE

School administrative support39 FTE

Other support staff132.2 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

436Total completers

417Regular diplomas

19Other state-recognized credentials

13Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District95.6%

CA98.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.8%

CA2.7%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

13.2%Students learning English673 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District13.2%

CA19.3%

U.S.12.0%

15.8%Students receiving IDEA special-education services803 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District15.8%

CA12.5%

U.S.14.0%

2.2%Students with Section 504 plans109 students · 10 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.2%

CA2.1%

U.S.3.9%

3.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services158 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.1%

CA3.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

22Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

CA95.9%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

6,303children ages 5 to 17

484estimated to live in families below the poverty line

7.7%about 1 in 13 school-age children

District7.7%

CA13.9%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Oakley Union ElementaryOakley, CA5,098 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Oakdale Joint UnifiedOakdale, CA5,173 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →California Connections Academy Southern California DistrictSan Juan Capistrano, CA5,189 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Monrovia UnifiedMonrovia, CA4,935 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Sulphur Springs UnionCanyon Country, CA5,211 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged1,539 assessments

52 out of 100

White students1,739 assessments

46 out of 100

Fem2,014 assessments

38 out of 100

Mal2,140 assessments

34 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students2,615 assessments

27 out of 100

Hispanic students2,082 assessments

27 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

6Elementary schools

3High schools

1Other schools

1Middle schools

9Town setting

2Rural setting

4Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

8.1%Federal

51.2%State

40.7%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$14,643Total current spending per student

$8,840Instruction per student

$5,307Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$7.2MFederal revenue8.1% of total revenue

$46MState revenue51.2% of total revenue

$36.5MLocal revenue40.7% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,840Instructionper student

$5,307Student and instructional supportper student

$2,575Special educationper student

$1,364Building operations and maintenanceper student

$471Student transportationper student

$495Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$42.9MSalaries$8,449 per student

$20MEmployee benefits$3,943 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$475KEquipmentFY 2023

$1.5MCapital outlay$300 per student

$1.1MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$16.5MDebt outstanding at year end$3,239 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$1.5MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$743KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$770KTitle I$152 per student

$795KIDEA special education$156 per student

$36KCareer and technical education$7 per student

$1.7MChild nutrition$340 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,417

FY 2023$14,643

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,075

FY 2023$300

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$3,505

FY 2023$3,239

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2118.5%

937 of 5,063 students

2021–2237.1%

1,898 of 5,122 students

2022–2333.6%

1,705 of 5,077 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE11 reporting schools

28Security staff FTE11 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I4 reporting schools

Calculus4 reporting schools

Biology4 reporting schools

Chemistry4 reporting schools

Physics4 reporting schools

Computer science4 reporting schools

Advanced Placement4 reporting schools

Dual enrollment4 reporting schools

Gifted programs11 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate4 reporting schools

Athletics4 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

155Out-of-school suspensions11 reporting schoolsSee schools →21In-school suspensions11 reporting schoolsSee schools →3Law-enforcement referrals11 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests11 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi11 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber11 reporting schools

10Student devices reported11 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?33.6% chronically absent2022–23 · 5,077 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$14,643current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?535:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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