Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District

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Temecula, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District #477 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,871 per pupil, Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District ranks #1234 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

693
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,871
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District operates 1 public schools serving 693 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Riverside County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,871 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 7.3% local, 86.7% state, and 6.0% 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 61/100, ranked #477 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (24 AP courses district-wide), and 15.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 40.7% Hispanic or Latino, 34.3% White, 10.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne, enrolling 1,070 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne accounts for 100.0% of all Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District a distant remainder — means Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne 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 Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District is typically wider than the Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne 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?

6.0%
Federal
86.7%
State
7.3%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
477 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District.

White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
African American 10.7%
Asian 3.3%
Multiracial 9.9%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
24 AP courses total
15.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District

School Enrollment
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter
1,070

How Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Magnolia Science Academy District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
California Connections Academy@Central District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
El Tejon Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne 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 Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District?

Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 693 students.

How much does Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District spend per student?

Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District spends $13,871 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #477 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District?

Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District students are 40.7% Hispanic or Latino, 34.3% White, 10.7% African American, 3.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District?

Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne District has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #477 out of 1517 districts in California.