Barack Obama Charter District

Los Angeles, California — 1 schools

417
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,396
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Barack Obama Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 417 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 360 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,396 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 13.4% local, 68.8% state, and 17.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #1048 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 85.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.7% African American, 47.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% White across the district's schools.

Barack Obama Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Barack Obama Charter District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Barack Obama Charter 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

Barack Obama Charter District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 83.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Barack Obama Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 85.0% — 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?

17.8%
Federal
68.8%
State
13.4%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
1048 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Barack Obama Charter District.

Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
African American 49.7%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

85.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Barack Obama Charter District

School Enrollment
Barack Obama Charter
Charter
360

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Barack Obama Charter District?

Barack Obama Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 417 students.

How much does Barack Obama Charter District spend per student?

Barack Obama Charter District spends $13,396 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #1048 in California.

What is the average rent near Barack Obama Charter District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Barack Obama Charter District?

Barack Obama Charter District students are 49.7% African American, 47.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Barack Obama Charter District?

Barack Obama Charter District has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #1048 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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