Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District

Modesto, California — 1 schools

624
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,355
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District operates 1 public schools serving 624 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 776 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stanislaus County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,355 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 18.2% local, 80.3% state, and 1.4% 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 — 45/100, ranked #909 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 958:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 0.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.0% White, 33.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley accounts for 100.0% of all Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District-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

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District student-counselor ratio is 958:1 — 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

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District chronic absenteeism rate is 0.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

1.4%
Federal
80.3%
State
18.2%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
909 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,255
Studio/mo
$1,356
1 BR/mo
$1,758
2 BR/mo
$2,442
3 BR/mo
$2,823
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District.

White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 3.4%
Multiracial 12.9%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

958:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
0.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District

School Enrollment
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter
776

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District?

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 624 students.

How much does Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District spend per student?

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District spends $9,355 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #909 in California.

What is the average rent near Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District?

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District students are 49.0% White, 33.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District?

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #909 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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