City Language Immersion Charter District

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Los Angeles, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 48/100 ranks City Language Immersion Charter District #826 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,592 per pupil, City Language Immersion Charter District ranks #1070 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

407
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,592
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

City Language Immersion Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 407 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 Los Angeles County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,592 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 28.7% local, 56.9% state, and 14.4% 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 48/100, ranked #826 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.

a 380:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 34.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% African American, 4.2% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is City Language Immersion Charter, enrolling 380 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

City Language Immersion Charter accounts for 93.4% of all City Language Immersion Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of City Language Immersion Charter District a distant remainder — means City Language Immersion 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

City Language Immersion Charter District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.1% 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 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

City Language Immersion Charter District student-counselor ratio is 380:1 — 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

City Language Immersion Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 34.2% — 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?

14.4%
Federal
56.9%
State
28.7%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
826 / 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 City Language Immersion Charter District.

White 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
African American 12.9%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

380:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in City Language Immersion Charter District

School Enrollment
City Language Immersion Charter
Charter
380

How City Language Immersion Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Scholarship Prep - South Bay District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
The Learning Choice Academy - East County District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Latino College Preparatory Academy District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to City Language Immersion Charter District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in California

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Los Angeles Unified
427,795 students · 785 schools · $21,940/pupil
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Fresno Unified
69,668 students · 101 schools · $18,783/pupil
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Long Beach Unified
65,554 students · 84 schools · $16,028/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in City Language Immersion Charter District?

City Language Immersion Charter District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 407 students.

How much does City Language Immersion Charter District spend per student?

City Language Immersion Charter District spends $14,592 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #826 in California.

What is the demographic composition of City Language Immersion Charter District?

City Language Immersion Charter District students are 79.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% African American, 4.2% White, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for City Language Immersion Charter District?

City Language Immersion Charter District has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #826 out of 1517 districts in California.