Dixon Montessori Charter District

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Dixon, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 20/100 ranks Dixon Montessori Charter District #1435 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,530 per pupil, Dixon Montessori Charter District ranks #1760 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

447
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,530
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dixon Montessori Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 447 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 Solano County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,530 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 187 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 28.6% local, 64.6% state, and 6.8% 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 20/100, ranked #1435 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 471:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 24.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.7% White, 42.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Dixon Montessori Charter, enrolling 471 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Dixon Montessori Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Dixon Montessori Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Dixon Montessori Charter District a distant remainder — means Dixon Montessori 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

Dixon Montessori Charter District student-counselor ratio is 471:1 — 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

Dixon Montessori Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 24.8% — 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 Dixon Montessori Charter District is typically wider than the Dixon Montessori Charter 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?

6.8%
Federal
64.6%
State
28.6%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
1435 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Dixon Montessori Charter District.

White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 4.5%
Multiracial 9.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

471:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Dixon Montessori Charter District

School Enrollment
Dixon Montessori Charter
Charter
471

How Dixon Montessori Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Synergy Kinetic Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
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Foresthill Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Aspire Port City Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Dixon Montessori Charter District'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 Dixon Montessori Charter District?

Dixon Montessori Charter District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 447 students.

How much does Dixon Montessori Charter District spend per student?

Dixon Montessori Charter District spends $10,530 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #1435 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Dixon Montessori Charter District?

Dixon Montessori Charter District students are 42.7% White, 42.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dixon Montessori Charter District?

Dixon Montessori Charter District has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #1435 out of 1517 districts in California.