Orange County Educational Arts Academy District

Santa Ana, California — 1 schools

610
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,583
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Orange County Educational Arts Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 610 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 643 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Orange County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,583 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 30.4% local, 54.4% state, and 15.2% 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 — 53/100, ranked #702 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 643:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% White, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Orange County Educational Arts Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Orange County Educational Arts Academy District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Orange County Educational Arts 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

Orange County Educational Arts Academy District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.4% 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

Orange County Educational Arts Academy District student-counselor ratio is 643:1 — 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

Orange County Educational Arts Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 26.3% — 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 Orange County Educational Arts Academy District is typically wider than the Orange County Educational Arts 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?

15.2%
Federal
54.4%
State
30.4%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
702 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Orange County county, where this district is located.

$2,682
Studio/mo
$2,746
1 BR/mo
$3,236
2 BR/mo
$4,393
3 BR/mo
$5,246
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Orange County Educational Arts Academy District.

White 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

643:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Orange County Educational Arts Academy District

School Enrollment
Orange County Educational Arts Academy
Charter
643

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Orange County Educational Arts Academy District?

Orange County Educational Arts Academy District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 610 students.

How much does Orange County Educational Arts Academy District spend per student?

Orange County Educational Arts Academy District spends $16,583 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #702 in California.

What is the average rent near Orange County Educational Arts Academy District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Orange County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Orange County Educational Arts Academy District?

Orange County Educational Arts Academy District students are 91.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Orange County Educational Arts Academy District?

Orange County Educational Arts Academy District has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #702 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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