King-Chavez Primary Academy District

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San Diego, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 48/100 ranks King-Chavez Primary Academy District #828 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,090 per pupil, King-Chavez Primary Academy District ranks #1188 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

347
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,090
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

King-Chavez Primary Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 347 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 San Diego County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,090 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 46.5% local, 34.0% state, and 19.5% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 48/100, ranked #828 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.

a 344:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 25.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is King-Chavez Primary Academy, enrolling 344 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

King-Chavez Primary Academy accounts for 99.1% of all King-Chavez Primary Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of King-Chavez Primary Academy District a distant remainder — means King-Chavez Primary 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

King-Chavez Primary Academy District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 91.1% 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). Eligibility here is a supermajority of the population — well past the 75% concentration-grant threshold that unlocks extra funding 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

King-Chavez Primary Academy District student-counselor ratio is 344:1 — 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 King-Chavez Primary Academy District is typically wider than the King-Chavez Primary Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

King-Chavez Primary Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.9% — 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 King-Chavez Primary Academy District is typically wider than the King-Chavez Primary 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?

19.5%
Federal
34.0%
State
46.5%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
828 / 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 King-Chavez Primary Academy District.

Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
African American 1.5%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

344:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in King-Chavez Primary Academy District

School Enrollment
King-Chavez Primary Academy
Charter
344

How King-Chavez Primary Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Aveson School of Leaders District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Plumas Charter District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Lps Oakland R & D Campus District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
New Opportunities Charter District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to King-Chavez Primary Academy 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 King-Chavez Primary Academy District?

King-Chavez Primary Academy District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 347 students.

How much does King-Chavez Primary Academy District spend per student?

King-Chavez Primary Academy District spends $14,090 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #828 in California.

What is the demographic composition of King-Chavez Primary Academy District?

King-Chavez Primary Academy District students are 97.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for King-Chavez Primary Academy District?

King-Chavez Primary Academy District has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #828 out of 1517 districts in California.