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San Bernardino County – School Districts 2023-2024

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Public school systems play a crucial role in shaping local economies, influencing everything from property values to workforce development. The economic impact of local public schools extends far beyond education, affecting businesses, government budgets, and community well-being. Below are key ways in which public schools contribute to local economic health.

  1. Boosting Property Values and Municipal Revenue A strong public school system increases demand for housing in the district, driving up property values. Studies consistently show that homes in high-performing school districts command higher prices than comparable homes in weaker districts. Higher property values, in turn, generate more property tax revenue for local governments, which can be reinvested in infrastructure, public safety, and other community services.

    Additionally, businesses are more likely to establish themselves in areas with well-regarded schools, knowing that educated communities attract skilled workers and stable families. This creates a positive feedback loop where better schools lead to economic growth, which then further supports school funding.

  2. Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness Public schools are the primary source of skilled labor for local industries. By providing foundational education, vocational training, and college preparation, schools ensure that businesses have access to qualified employees. Areas with strong school systems tend to have lower unemployment rates and higher average incomes because educated workers are more productive and adaptable to changing job markets.

    Investments in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, career and technical education (CTE), and partnerships with local businesses further enhance workforce readiness. Companies often consider school quality when deciding where to locate, as they need a pipeline of talent to sustain operations.

  3. Direct Employment and Local Spending Public schools are among the largest employers in many communities, providing jobs for teachers, administrators, custodians, and support staff. These employees spend their salaries locally, supporting restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The multiplier effect means that every dollar spent on school payroll circulates through the economy multiple times, stimulating additional business activity.

    Beyond salaries, schools also contribute to local economies through construction projects (e.g., building new facilities or renovating old ones), purchasing supplies from area vendors, and contracting services like transportation and food supply. These expenditures create jobs and generate tax revenue.

  4. Reducing Long-Term Public Costs Quality education correlates with lower crime rates, reduced reliance on social welfare programs, and better public health outcomes. Students who graduate from strong school systems are less likely to require government assistance, engage in criminal activity, or face chronic unemployment. This reduces the burden on taxpayers, who would otherwise fund prisons, healthcare for the uninsured, and social services.

    Early childhood education programs, in particular, have been shown to yield high long-term returns by improving graduation rates and future earnings while decreasing incarceration costs.

  5. Attracting and Retaining Families and Businesses Families with children prioritize school quality when choosing where to live. Communities with reputable schools experience population growth, which sustains local businesses and services. Conversely, declining school performance can lead to outmigration, shrinking the tax base and harming economic vitality.

    Similarly, corporations evaluating relocation opportunities assess school systems to ensure employees will have access to good education for their children. A weak school system can deter investment, while a strong one can attract high-paying jobs and stimulate economic diversification.

Conclusion

The local public school system is not just an educational institution but a cornerstone of economic stability and growth. By enhancing property values, developing a skilled workforce, employing residents, reducing public costs, and attracting businesses, schools create a thriving economic ecosystem. Policymakers and community leaders must recognize that investing in education yields broad economic benefits, making it one of the most impactful ways to ensure long-term prosperity.

The following report contains those school districts that are completely or partially within the county. The school districts are sorted in a left to right order based on the number of students that are estimated to live in the county, although they may actually attend a school outside the county boundary. Except where noted all figures are for the entire disctrict population and not just that portion that are in the county.

Where available, the district's name contains a link to that district's website.
 
Bear Valley Unified School District
Rim of the World Unified School District  
Barstow Unified School District  
Snowline Joint Unified School District  
Morongo Unified School District  
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District  
Upland Unified School District  
Apple Valley Unified School District  
Colton Joint Unified School District  
Redlands Unified School District  
Rialto Unified School District  
Hesperia Unified School District  
Chino Valley Unified School District  
Fontana Unified School District  
San Bernardino City Unified School District  
Grade Span of Agency
Number of Schools
Total Classroom Teachers
Student/Teachers

    Prekindergarten
    Kindergarten
    Grade 1
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
PK thru 12 Students
Ungraded Students
Adult Education and Other Students
Special Ed IEP Students
Total Students

White
Black
Asian
Hispanic
Native American
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Undefined or Multiple Races

Prekindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers
Elementary Teachers
Secondary Teachers
Ungraded Class Teachers
Total FTE Teachers

Elementary School Counselors
Secondary School Counselors
School Counselors
Total Counselors

School Administrators
School Administrative Support Staff
Instr. Coord. and Super. to Staff
Student Support Services Staff
Librarians/media specialists
Library/Media Support Staff
School Psychologists
Paraprofessionals/Instructional Aides
Total School Staff

LEA Administrators
LEA Administrative Support Staff
Total LEA Staff

All Other Support Staff
Total Other Staff
KG-12
76
2,167
20.84

0
3,909
3,348
3,580
3,510
3,551
3,565
3,531
3,407
3,436
3,091
3,160
3,102
3,522
44,712
0
0
455
45,167

1,776
3,777
786
37,109
117
133
1,006

0
210
1,348
609
0
2,167

78
45
12
135

136
315
119
104
5
0
59
455
1,073

31
244
394

2,147
2,147
KG-12
44
1,639
20.62

0
2,535
2,222
2,302
2,344
2,430
2,472
2,460
2,540
2,600
2,691
2,768
2,858
2,983
33,205
0
0
593
33,798

1,309
1,644
1,029
28,712
36
71
387

0
125
964
550
0
1,639

42
40
3
85

95
183
42
52
2
0
31
593
956

7
84
133

880
880
KG-12
34
1,099
23.41

0
1,788
1,762
1,796
1,755
1,838
1,877
1,884
1,914
1,960
2,134
2,195
2,281
2,329
25,513
0
0
218
25,731

2,817
944
6,675
13,895
31
67
1,072

0
86
625
388
0
1,099

5
28
12
45

76
189
0
22
2
0
24
218
531

3
91
94

362
362
KG-12
25
977
24.27

0
1,957
1,576
1,663
1,640
1,720
1,804
1,748
1,759
1,736
1,881
1,963
1,896
2,039
23,382
0
0
330
23,712

3,327
1,485
239
17,754
46
76
455

0
91
542
344
0
977

22
23
3
48

55
159
4
21
0
0
27
330
591

18
41
63

477
477
KG-12
30
1,019
23.27

0
2,144
1,661
1,676
1,778
1,735
1,755
1,769
1,853
1,781
1,731
1,862
1,764
1,952
23,461
0
0
249
23,710

578
1,811
283
20,360
48
81
278

0
106
584
329
0
1,019

17
21
5
43

73
144
23
40
1
0
15
249
522

12
148
183

618
618
KG-12
25
924
21.62

0
1,788
1,227
1,295
1,341
1,396
1,469
1,445
1,496
1,526
1,669
1,640
1,634
1,747
19,673
0
0
306
19,979

4,196
1,225
1,971
10,973
33
69
1,180

0
87
513
324
0
924

37
21
17
75

51
86
15
36
9
0
21
306
508

8
69
92

422
422
KG-12
28
894
21.39

0
1,539
1,321
1,398
1,400
1,441
1,496
1,519
1,556
1,524
1,438
1,327
1,469
1,484
18,912
0
0
210
19,122

785
964
298
16,635
32
30
158

0
72
520
302
0
894

30
19
11
60

58
142
0
36
3
0
24
210
473

15
89
104

525
525
KG-12
15
577
24.31

0
1,219
971
1,013
1,010
1,039
1,043
1,093
1,107
1,075
1,012
1,046
1,052
1,076
13,756
0
0
271
14,027

3,693
1,059
214
8,199
51
42
484

0
59
342
176
0
577

13
15
2
30

36
65
29
25
1
0
12
271
410

8
42
79

222
222
KG-12
14
423
23.50

0
907
680
680
692
711
779
781
765
760
719
752
768
810
9,804
0
0
136
9,940

1,914
641
716
6,106
0
30
384

0
41
249
133
0
423

5
13
1
19

29
52
9
23
0
0
13
136
253

5
26
40

235
235
KG-12
14
380
22.81

0
820
516
580
588
597
590
571
657
615
726
759
726
784
8,529
0
0
139
8,668

3,503
122
154
4,468
35
13
226

0
40
205
135
0
380

14
9
1
24

23
60
0
18
0
0
8
139
248

11
56
67

174
174
KG-12
17
350
21.39

0
723
544
607
613
574
574
539
560
503
535
534
488
565
7,359
0
0
128
7,487

3,349
586
169
2,792
48
72
335

0
34
207
109
0
350

7
8
0
15

26
57
1
12
0
0
12
128
235

9
53
63

141
141
KG-12
12
359
22.60

0
682
594
561
619
606
626
639
611
621
657
585
598
568
7,967
0
0
145
8,112

1,925
372
100
4,826
32
31
678

0
31
215
113
0
359

15
6
0
21

19
51
1
12
0
0
8
145
234

10
16
27

240
240
KG-12
14
259
24.77

0
651
510
547
502
576
500
513
433
460
437
405
383
401
6,318
0
0
99
6,417

989
1,184
61
3,587
41
52
404

0
30
161
68
0
259

10
5
0
15

19
33
2
1
0
0
7
99
159

8
38
48

121
121
KG-12
7
128
22.58

0
261
192
206
213
203
195
217
204
179
236
227
275
245
2,853
0
0
38
2,891

1,443
9
27
1,259
11
1
96

0
11
70
47
0
128

0
3
1
4

8
22
1
3
1
0
3
38
74

4
23
28

66
66
KG-12
6
102
21.42

0
198
132
157
152
161
155
147
203
168
160
162
159
178
2,132
0
0
53
2,185

1,062
10
21
919
5
5
110

0
9
56
37
0
102

2
2
0
4

5
16
1
1
0
0
0
53
75

1
0
2

22
22


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus