How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Empire Springs Charter District | Pierce Joint Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Helendale, California | Arbuckle, California |
| Total Enrollment | 1,497 | 1,490 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 28.1:1 | 17.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Empire Springs Charter District | Pierce Joint Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,665 | $13,742 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| State Revenue | 85.9% | 57.1% |
| Local Revenue | 7.3% | 35.1% |
Empire Springs Charter District
Federal State Local
Pierce Joint Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Empire Springs Charter District | Pierce Joint Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.5% | 14.6% |
| African American | 7.0% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.3% | 82.3% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 1.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.5% | 63.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Empire Springs Charter District | Pierce Joint Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 403:1 | 411:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.8% | 30.9% |
School Types
Empire Springs Charter District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Pierce Joint 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.