Growth Public District

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Sacramento, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 45/100 ranks Growth Public District #899 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,536 per pupil, Growth Public District ranks #1269 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

278
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,536
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Growth Public District operates 1 public schools serving 278 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 Sacramento County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,536 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.9% local, 63.2% state, and 10.9% 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 45/100, ranked #899 of 1526 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.

and 31.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% White, 9.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Growth Public, enrolling 300 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Growth Public accounts for 100.0% of all Growth Public District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Growth Public District a distant remainder — means Growth Public District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Growth Public District reports 50.4% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Growth Public District chronic absenteeism rate is 31.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.9%
Federal
63.2%
State
25.9%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
899 / 1526
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 Growth Public District.

White 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
African American 9.7%
Asian 6.0%
Multiracial 12.7%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

31.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Growth Public District

School Enrollment
Growth Public
Charter
300

How Growth Public District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Mare Island Technology Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Chualar Union Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Harbor Springs Charter District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Growth Public 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 Growth Public District?

Growth Public District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 278 students.

How much does Growth Public District spend per student?

Growth Public District spends $15,536 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #899 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Growth Public District?

Growth Public District students are 54.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% White, 9.7% African American, 6.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Growth Public District?

Growth Public District has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #899 out of 1526 districts in California.