Butte County Office of Education

Oroville, California — 6 schools

358
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$375,306
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Butte County Office of Education operates 6 public schools serving 358 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 374 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Butte County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $375,306 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 45.7% local, 29.0% state, and 25.3% 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 — 80/100, ranked #88 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 82.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.1% White, 23.0% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% African American across the district's schools.

Hearthstone accounts for 49.5% of all Butte County Office of Education student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Butte County Office of Education-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

Butte County Office of Education school enrollment varies 17× across entities

Butte County Office of Education school enrollment ranges from 11 students (lowest) to 185 students (highest), a spread of 174 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Butte County Office of Education has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 75.6% 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

Butte County Office of Education chronic absenteeism rate is 82.9% — 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?

25.3%
Federal
29.0%
State
45.7%
Local

Funding Equity

80
Equity Score
88 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,155
Studio/mo
$1,270
1 BR/mo
$1,625
2 BR/mo
$2,260
3 BR/mo
$2,726
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Butte County Office of Education.

White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 3.8%
Multiracial 16.1%
Other 5.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

82.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Butte County Office of Education

School Enrollment
Hearthstone
Charter
185
Come Back Butte Charter
Charter
93
Butte County Special Education
49
Butte County Community
20
Table Mountain
16
Bases Learning Center
11

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Butte County Office of Education?

Butte County Office of Education has 6 schools, including 5 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 358 students.

How much does Butte County Office of Education spend per student?

Butte County Office of Education spends $375,306 per student. The district has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #88 in California.

What is the average rent near Butte County Office of Education?

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

What is the demographic composition of Butte County Office of Education?

Butte County Office of Education students are 51.1% White, 23.0% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Butte County Office of Education?

Butte County Office of Education has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #88 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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