Community Roots Academy District

Laguna Niguel, California — 1 schools

783
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,148
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Community Roots Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 783 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 780 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Orange County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,148 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 75.0% local, 21.1% state, and 3.9% 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 — 24/100, ranked #1425 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 780:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.2% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Community Roots Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Community Roots Academy District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Community Roots Academy 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

Community Roots Academy District student-counselor ratio is 780:1 — 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

Community Roots Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Community Roots Academy District is typically wider than the Community Roots Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.9%
Federal
21.1%
State
75.0%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
1425 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$2,682
Studio/mo
$2,746
1 BR/mo
$3,236
2 BR/mo
$4,393
3 BR/mo
$5,246
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Community Roots Academy District.

White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 5.9%
Multiracial 14.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

780:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Community Roots Academy District

School Enrollment
Community Roots Academy
Charter
780

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Community Roots Academy District?

Community Roots Academy District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 783 students.

How much does Community Roots Academy District spend per student?

Community Roots Academy District spends $12,148 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #1425 in California.

What is the average rent near Community Roots Academy District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Community Roots Academy District?

Community Roots Academy District students are 64.2% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.9% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Community Roots Academy District?

Community Roots Academy District has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #1425 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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