How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Big Creek Elementary | Desert Center Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Creek, California | Desert Center, California |
| Total Enrollment | 28 | 26 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Big Creek Elementary | Desert Center Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $54,607 | $76,538 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.7% | 8.5% |
| State Revenue | 23.0% | 13.9% |
| Local Revenue | 66.3% | 77.6% |
Big Creek Elementary
Federal State Local
Desert Center Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Big Creek Elementary | Desert Center Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.9% | 44.8% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.4% | 44.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.1% | 69.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Big Creek Elementary | Desert Center Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.1% | 36.0% |
School Types
Big Creek Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Desert Center Unified
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.