Grove District

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Redlands, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 44/100 ranks Grove District #926 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,619 per pupil, Grove District ranks #1754 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

246
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,619
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Grove District operates 1 public schools serving 246 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 San Bernardino County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,619 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 21.6% local, 78.4% state, 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 44/100, ranked #926 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 262:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.4% White, 29.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Grove, enrolling 262 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Grove accounts for 100.0% of all Grove District student enrollment

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

Grove District student-counselor ratio is 262:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Grove District is typically wider than the Grove District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Grove District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.6% — 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 Grove District is typically wider than the Grove 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?

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Federal
78.4%
State
21.6%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
926 / 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 Grove District.

White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 10.0%
Multiracial 9.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
262:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Grove District

School Enrollment
Grove
Charter
262

How Grove District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Vista Springs Charter District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
King-Chavez Academy of Excellence District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Redding Stem Academy District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Voices College-Bound Lang Acad @ W. Contra Costa Co District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
California Pacific Charter - San Diego District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Grove 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 Grove District?

Grove District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 246 students.

How much does Grove District spend per student?

Grove District spends $10,619 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #926 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Grove District?

Grove District students are 46.4% White, 29.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% Asian, 4.2% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Grove District?

Grove District has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #926 out of 1517 districts in California.