Laguna Joint Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Laguna Joint Elementary

Laguna Joint Elementary is a very small rural district serving kindergarten through sixth grade in Marin County, with enrollment in the single digits. The district operates two schools, Laguna Elementary and Lincoln Union, and serves a student population that is predominantly Hispanic, with a small number of white students.

State testing data for this district is suppressed, which is standard practice for districts and schools with very small enrollment numbers. This means specific proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science are not publicly reported. A parent seeking detailed academic performance metrics will not find them available for this district, a reflection of its extremely limited size rather than any reporting gap on the district's part.

What the data does show is that chronic absenteeism in this district falls in the top quartile among Marin County's districts, meaning it is lower than the median rate countywide. This suggests stable attendance and engagement among the families served.

Per-pupil spending is notably high compared to other districts in the county, placing it in the upper range. This is typical for very small districts, where administrative and operational costs are spread across a minimal number of students, resulting in higher per-pupil figures even if total budgets are modest.

The housing market in the area served by Laguna Joint spans several communities, including portions of Petaluma, Novato, and Nicasio. Home values in the broader service area are substantial, above the state benchmark. Rental costs are also significant. Housing affordability presents a challenge relative to median household income, with both purchase and rental costs demanding a considerable share of family budgets.

Beyond these sparse data points, little is documented about the district's programs, strategic direction, or recent changes. Enrollment is extremely small, which constrains what public records and research sources typically capture. A parent considering this district would benefit from direct contact with school leadership to understand curriculum, school culture, and what academic and social supports are available given the school's size and rural setting.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

Grades

KG–06

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 89%

White 11%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Laguna Elementary

Lincoln Union

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.10M

Year-over-year change-0.3%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1.0M to $2.1M

vs. state typical1.42x

vs. national typical2.99x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
94952	Petaluma	$1.1M	-0.1%	83.4%
94947	Novato	$1.0M	-1.0%	12.4%
94946	Nicasio	$2.1M	-1.5%	3.2%
94945	Novato	$1.1M	-1.2%	0.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,978/mo

Year-over-year change+2.3%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,885 to $4,487/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
94952	Petaluma	$2,885	+1.8%	83.4%
94947	Novato	$3,495	+5.3%	12.4%
94945	Novato	$4,487	—	0.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$5,556/mo

Home price / national median income13.2x

Annual rent / national median income42.7%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,578/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Academic Performance
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.