How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bear Valley Unified | Chowchilla Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Bear Lake, California | Chowchilla, California |
| Total Enrollment | 2,145 | 2,155 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.6:1 | 22.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bear Valley Unified | Chowchilla Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,512 | $17,031 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 45.8% | 69.4% |
| Local Revenue | 42.6% | 19.1% |
Bear Valley Unified
Federal State Local
Chowchilla Elementary
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bear Valley Unified | Chowchilla Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.6% | 19.6% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5% | 74.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 2.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.1% | 78.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bear Valley Unified | Chowchilla Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 413:1 | 217.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.8% | 27.3% |
School Types
Bear Valley Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Chowchilla Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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.