Ararat Charter District

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Van Nuys, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks Ararat Charter District #699 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,551 per pupil, Ararat Charter District ranks #720 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

325
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,551
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ararat Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 325 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 Los Angeles County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,551 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 27.5% local, 58.3% state, and 14.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 53/100, ranked #699 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 31.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.0% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Ararat Charter, enrolling 333 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Ararat Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Ararat Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Ararat Charter District a distant remainder — means Ararat Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Ararat Charter District reports 68.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Ararat Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 31.2% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

14.2%
Federal
58.3%
State
27.5%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
699 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Ararat Charter District.

White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

31.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Ararat Charter District

School Enrollment
Ararat Charter
Charter
333

How Ararat Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Stem Preparatory Elementary District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Lone Pine Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Aspire Junior Collegiate Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Aspen Valley Prep Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Ararat Charter 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 Ararat Charter District?

Ararat Charter District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 325 students.

How much does Ararat Charter District spend per student?

Ararat Charter District spends $18,551 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #699 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Ararat Charter District?

Ararat Charter District students are 91.0% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ararat Charter District?

Ararat Charter District has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #699 out of 1526 districts in California.