Eel River Charter District

Covelo, California — 1 schools

53
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,700
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Eel River Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 53 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 63 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mendocino County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,700 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 14.1% local, 58.0% state, and 27.9% 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.

and 12.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 36.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% White, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Eel River Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Eel River Charter District student enrollment

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

Eel River Charter District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 98.1% 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 — including this one — 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

Eel River Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.7% — 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?

27.9%
Federal
58.0%
State
14.1%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,269
Studio/mo
$1,306
1 BR/mo
$1,713
2 BR/mo
$2,382
3 BR/mo
$2,789
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Eel River Charter District.

White 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 1.6%
Other 49.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

12.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Eel River Charter District

School Enrollment
Eel River Charter
Charter
63

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Eel River Charter District?

Eel River Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 53 students.

How much does Eel River Charter District spend per student?

Eel River Charter District spends $17,700 per student.

What is the average rent near Eel River Charter District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Eel River Charter District?

Eel River Charter District students are 36.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% White, 1.6% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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