Downtown Value District

Los Angeles, California — 1 schools

437
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,371
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Downtown Value District operates 1 public schools serving 437 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 395 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 $15,371 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 32.4% local, 57.5% state, and 10.1% 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 — 34/100, ranked #1213 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 395:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.3% White across the district's schools.

Downtown Value accounts for 100.0% of all Downtown Value District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Downtown Value 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

Downtown Value District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.6% 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

Downtown Value District student-counselor ratio is 395:1 — 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

Downtown Value District chronic absenteeism rate is 21.8% — 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 Downtown Value District is typically wider than the Downtown Value 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?

10.1%
Federal
57.5%
State
32.4%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
1213 / 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 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 Downtown Value District.

Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

395:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Downtown Value District

School Enrollment
Downtown Value
Charter
395

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Downtown Value District?

Downtown Value District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 437 students.

How much does Downtown Value District spend per student?

Downtown Value District spends $15,371 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1213 in California.

What is the average rent near Downtown Value 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 Downtown Value District?

Downtown Value District students are 97.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.3% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Downtown Value District?

Downtown Value District has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1213 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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