Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District

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Hesperia, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 45/100 ranks Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District #894 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,814 per pupil, Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District ranks #1799 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

531
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,814
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 531 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 Bernardino County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,814 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 188 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 6.9% local, 89.0% state, and 4.2% 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 #894 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 25.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% White, 3.0% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, enrolling 505 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy accounts for 95.1% of all Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District a distant remainder — means Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy 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

Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District reports 57.8% 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

Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.5% — 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 Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District is typically wider than the Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.2%
Federal
89.0%
State
6.9%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
894 / 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 Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District.

White 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

25.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District

School Enrollment
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Charter
505

How Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Temecula Valley Charter District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Fenton Primary Center District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Biggs Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Laverne Elementary Preparatory 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 Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District?

Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 531 students.

How much does Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District spend per student?

Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District spends $11,814 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #894 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District?

Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District students are 85.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% White, 3.0% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District?

Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy District has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #894 out of 1526 districts in California.