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Lodi Unified

California · Public School District
49
Schools
27,260
Students
$17,375
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
73.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
90.8%
Graduation Rate
+4.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lodi Unified is a public school district in California serving 27,260 students across 49 schools. It includes 32 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 90.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,375 is above average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (49)
Elementary Schools32 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ansel AdamsKG–06598
Beckman ElementaryKG–06534
Clairmont ElementaryKG–06377
Clyde W. Needham ElementaryKG–06347
Creekside ElementaryKG–06541
Davis ElementaryKG–06327
Ellerth E. Larson ElementaryKG–06858
Erma B. Reese ElementaryKG–06575
George Lincoln MosherKG–06581
George Washington ElementaryKG–06370
Heritage ElementaryKG–06463
HoustonKG–08150
Joe Serna Jr. CharterCharterKG–08357
John Muir ElementaryKG–06564
Julia Morgan ElementaryKG–06422
Lakewood ElementaryKG–06495
Lawrence ElementaryKG–06524
Leroy Nichols ElementaryKG–06309
Live Oak ElementaryKG–06286
Lockeford ElementaryKG–08462
Lois E. Borchardt ElementaryKG–06728
Manlio Silva ElementaryKG–06757
Oakwood ElementaryKG–06548
Parklane ElementaryKG–06441
Podesta Ranch ElementaryKG–06420
Sutherland ElementaryKG–06358
Turner Academy at Tokay ColonyKG–0822
Victor ElementaryKG–06145
Vinewood ElementaryKG–06550
Wagner-Holt ElementaryKG–06460
Westwood ElementaryKG–06443
WoodbridgeKG–06349
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Christa McAuliffe Middle07–08632
Delta Sierra Middle07–08595
Elkhorn04–08266
Henderson07–0820
Lodi Middle07–08898
Millswood Middle07–08769
Morada Middle07–08746
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bear Creek High09–121,937
Liberty High09–12134
Lodi High09–122,070
Middle College High09–12315
Plaza Robles Continuation High09–12117
Ronald E. McNair High09–121,768
Tokay High09–122,059
Walter J. Katnich Community Day07–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
IndependenceKG–12192
Valley Robotics AcademyKG–12381
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,375+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
22%
State
64.0%
Local (property tax)
21.6%
Federal
14.4%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
49
Schools
27,260
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.8%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.8% graduation rate — 4.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,375 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 49 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lodi Unified?
Lodi Unified has 49 public schools, serving a total of 27,260 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lodi Unified?
The graduation rate is 90.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lodi Unified spend per student?
Lodi Unified spends $17,375 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lodi Unified?
74% of students in Lodi Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lodi Unified?
Yes — 1 of the 49 schools in Lodi Unified is a charter school.
What grade levels does Lodi Unified serve?
Lodi Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lodi Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lodi Unified is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.