Almond Acres Charter Academy District

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San Miguel, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Almond Acres Charter Academy District #1206 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,134 per pupil, Almond Acres Charter Academy District ranks #940 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

462
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,134
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Almond Acres Charter Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 462 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Luis Obispo County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,134 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 59.0% local, 38.3% state, and 2.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #1206 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 32.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.3% White, 36.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Almond Acres Charter Academy, enrolling 478 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Almond Acres Charter Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Almond Acres Charter Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Almond Acres Charter Academy District a distant remainder — means Almond Acres Charter Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Almond Acres Charter Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 32.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.7%
Federal
38.3%
State
59.0%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
1206 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Almond Acres Charter Academy District.

White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 8.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

32.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Almond Acres Charter Academy District

School Enrollment
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Charter
478

How Almond Acres Charter Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Alliance Morgan Mckinzie High District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Mendocino Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Elevate District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Family First Charter District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Almond Acres Charter Academy District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Almond Acres Charter Academy District?

Almond Acres Charter Academy District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 462 students.

How much does Almond Acres Charter Academy District spend per student?

Almond Acres Charter Academy District spends $15,134 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1206 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Almond Acres Charter Academy District?

Almond Acres Charter Academy District students are 53.3% White, 36.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Almond Acres Charter Academy District?

Almond Acres Charter Academy District has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1206 out of 1517 districts in California.