Camino Union Elementary

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Camino, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 43/100 ranks Camino Union Elementary #949 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,119 per pupil, Camino Union Elementary ranks #1393 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

412
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,119
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Camino Union Elementary operates 1 public schools serving 412 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 El Dorado County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,119 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 31.7% local, 50.4% state, and 17.9% 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 43/100, ranked #949 of 1517 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 36.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.8% White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Camino Elementary, enrolling 375 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Camino Elementary accounts for 91.0% of all Camino Union Elementary student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Camino Union Elementary a distant remainder — means Camino Union Elementary-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

Camino Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 36.8% — 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?

17.9%
Federal
50.4%
State
31.7%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
949 / 1517
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 Camino Union Elementary.

White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 1.6%
Other 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

36.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Camino Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Camino Elementary
375

How Camino Union Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Gabriella Charter District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Kipp Ignite Academy District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
N.E.W. Academy Canoga Park District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Diego Valley East Public Charter District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Pleasant View Elementary Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Camino Union Elementary'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 Camino Union Elementary?

Camino Union Elementary has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 412 students.

How much does Camino Union Elementary spend per student?

Camino Union Elementary spends $13,119 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #949 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Camino Union Elementary?

Camino Union Elementary students are 68.8% White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Camino Union Elementary?

Camino Union Elementary has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #949 out of 1517 districts in California.