Center for Advanced Learning District

Los Angeles, California — 1 schools

260
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,410
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Center for Advanced Learning District operates 1 public schools serving 260 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 237 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 $19,410 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 20.4% local, 49.2% state, and 30.4% 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 — 72/100, ranked #229 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 592.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 42.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.1% African American across the district's schools.

Center for Advanced Learning accounts for 100.0% of all Center for Advanced Learning District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Center for Advanced Learning 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

Center for Advanced Learning District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 88.1% 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

Center for Advanced Learning District student-counselor ratio is 593:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Center for Advanced Learning District chronic absenteeism rate is 42.2% — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

30.4%
Federal
49.2%
State
20.4%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
229 / 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 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 Center for Advanced Learning District.

Hispanic or Latino 94.5%
African American 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

592.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
42.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Center for Advanced Learning District

School Enrollment
Center for Advanced Learning
Charter
237

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Center for Advanced Learning District?

Center for Advanced Learning District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 260 students.

How much does Center for Advanced Learning District spend per student?

Center for Advanced Learning District spends $19,410 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #229 in California.

What is the average rent near Center for Advanced Learning 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 Center for Advanced Learning District?

Center for Advanced Learning District students are 94.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.1% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Center for Advanced Learning District?

Center for Advanced Learning District has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #229 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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