Big Sur Charter District

Monterey, California — 1 schools

85
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,306
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Big Sur Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 85 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 101 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monterey County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,306 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 54.0% local, 43.9% state, and 2.2% 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.

and 3.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.5% White, 32.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% African American across the district's schools.

Big Sur Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Big Sur Charter District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Big Sur Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Big Sur Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 3.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

2.2%
Federal
43.9%
State
54.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$2,173
Studio/mo
$2,232
1 BR/mo
$2,684
2 BR/mo
$3,623
3 BR/mo
$3,945
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Big Sur Charter District.

White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
African American 4.0%
Multiracial 14.9%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Big Sur Charter District

School Enrollment
Big Sur Charter
Charter
101

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Big Sur Charter District?

Big Sur Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 85 students.

How much does Big Sur Charter District spend per student?

Big Sur Charter District spends $10,306 per student.

What is the average rent near Big Sur Charter District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Big Sur Charter District?

Big Sur Charter District students are 47.5% White, 32.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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