Literacy First Charter District

El Cajon, California — 1 schools

1,972
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,026
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Literacy First Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 1,972 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,160 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 $11,026 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 24.6% local, 70.0% state, and 5.4% 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 — 34/100, ranked #1204 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 1080:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.1% Asian, 31.7% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Literacy First Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Literacy First Charter District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Literacy First Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Literacy First Charter District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.5% 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 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

Literacy First Charter District student-counselor ratio is 1080:1 — 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

Literacy First Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.1% — 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?

5.4%
Federal
70.0%
State
24.6%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
1204 / 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 Literacy First Charter District.

White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 42.1%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
1080:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Literacy First Charter District

School Enrollment
Literacy First Charter
Charter
2,160

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Literacy First Charter District?

Literacy First Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,972 students.

How much does Literacy First Charter District spend per student?

Literacy First Charter District spends $11,026 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1204 in California.

What is the average rent near Literacy First 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 Literacy First Charter District?

Literacy First Charter District students are 42.1% Asian, 31.7% White, 20.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Literacy First Charter District?

Literacy First Charter District has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1204 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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