Iftin Charter District

San Diego, California — 1 schools

424
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,715
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Iftin Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 424 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 531 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Diego County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,715 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 54.1% local, 28.7% state, and 17.2% 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 — 25/100, ranked #1415 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 531:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.3% African American, 10.5% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Iftin Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Iftin Charter District student enrollment

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

Iftin Charter District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 85.1% 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

Iftin Charter District student-counselor ratio is 531:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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

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

Iftin Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 14.9% — 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?

17.2%
Federal
28.7%
State
54.1%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
1415 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$2,288
Studio/mo
$2,459
1 BR/mo
$3,001
2 BR/mo
$3,998
3 BR/mo
$4,845
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Iftin Charter District.

White 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 72.3%
Asian 10.5%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

531:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Iftin Charter District

School Enrollment
Iftin Charter
Charter
531

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Iftin Charter District?

Iftin Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 424 students.

How much does Iftin Charter District spend per student?

Iftin Charter District spends $14,715 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1415 in California.

What is the average rent near Iftin Charter District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Iftin Charter District?

Iftin Charter District students are 72.3% African American, 10.5% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Iftin Charter District?

Iftin Charter District has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1415 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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