El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District

Santa Ana, California — 1 schools

956
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,046
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 956 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 980 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 $16,046 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 35.2% local, 48.9% state, and 15.9% 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 — 48/100, ranked #825 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 15.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% White, 0.6% Asian across the district's schools.

El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy accounts for 100.0% of all El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts 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

El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.0% — 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 El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District is typically wider than the El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts 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?

15.9%
Federal
48.9%
State
35.2%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
825 / 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 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 El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District.

White 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
Asian 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

15.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District

School Enrollment
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy
Charter
980

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District?

El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 956 students.

How much does El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District spend per student?

El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District spends $16,046 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #825 in California.

What is the average rent near El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts 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 El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District?

El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District students are 97.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% White, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District?

El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #825 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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