Multicultural Learning Center District

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Canoga Park, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 49/100 ranks Multicultural Learning Center District #804 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,032 per pupil, Multicultural Learning Center District ranks #633 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

474
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,032
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Multicultural Learning Center District operates 1 public schools serving 474 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 Los Angeles County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,032 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 33.2% local, 54.7% state, and 12.0% 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 49/100, ranked #804 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 29.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% White, 2.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Multicultural Learning Center, enrolling 496 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Multicultural Learning Center accounts for 100.0% of all Multicultural Learning Center District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Multicultural Learning Center District a distant remainder — means Multicultural Learning Center 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

Multicultural Learning Center District reports 53.8% 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

Multicultural Learning Center District chronic absenteeism rate is 29.8% — 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 Multicultural Learning Center District is typically wider than the Multicultural Learning Center District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.0%
Federal
54.7%
State
33.2%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
804 / 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 Multicultural Learning Center District.

White 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 86.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Multicultural Learning Center District

School Enrollment
Multicultural Learning Center
Charter
496

How Multicultural Learning Center District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Monterey Bay Charter District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Equitas Academy #3 Charter District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rise Kohyang High District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
City Arts and Tech High District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Briggs Elementary Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Multicultural Learning Center District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in California

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Multicultural Learning Center District?

Multicultural Learning Center District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 474 students.

How much does Multicultural Learning Center District spend per student?

Multicultural Learning Center District spends $19,032 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #804 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Multicultural Learning Center District?

Multicultural Learning Center District students are 86.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% White, 2.8% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Multicultural Learning Center District?

Multicultural Learning Center District has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #804 out of 1526 districts in California.