Mccabe Union Elementary

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El Centro, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Mccabe Union Elementary #967 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,989 per pupil, Mccabe Union Elementary ranks #1390 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,209
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,989
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mccabe Union Elementary operates 1 public schools serving 1,209 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 Imperial County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,989 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 16.5% local, 71.9% state, and 11.6% 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 41/100, ranked #967 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 31.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.2% White, 2.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Mccabe Elementary, enrolling 1,109 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Mccabe Elementary accounts for 91.7% of all Mccabe Union Elementary student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Mccabe Union Elementary a distant remainder — means Mccabe Union Elementary-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

Mccabe Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 31.0% — 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?

11.6%
Federal
71.9%
State
16.5%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
967 / 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 Mccabe Union Elementary.

White 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 87.4%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

31.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mccabe Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Mccabe Elementary
1,109

How Mccabe Union Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Crescent View South Ii District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Humphreys College Academy of Business Law and Ed District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Gorman Learning Center District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Byron Union Elementary Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Mccabe Union Elementary'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 Mccabe Union Elementary?

Mccabe Union Elementary has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,209 students.

How much does Mccabe Union Elementary spend per student?

Mccabe Union Elementary spends $14,989 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #967 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Mccabe Union Elementary?

Mccabe Union Elementary students are 87.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.2% White, 2.3% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mccabe Union Elementary?

Mccabe Union Elementary has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #967 out of 1526 districts in California.