Pacific Springs Charter District

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Chula Vista, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 11/100 ranks Pacific Springs Charter District #1503 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,810 per pupil, Pacific Springs Charter District ranks #1819 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

514
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,810
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pacific Springs Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 514 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Diego County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,810 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 187 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 41.0% local, 51.6% state, and 7.4% 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 11/100, ranked #1503 of 1517 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 0.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% White, 8.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Pacific Springs Charter, enrolling 489 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Pacific Springs Charter accounts for 95.1% of all Pacific Springs Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Pacific Springs Charter District a distant remainder — means Pacific Springs Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Pacific Springs Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 0.6% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
51.6%
State
41.0%
Local

Funding Equity

11
Equity Score
1503 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Pacific Springs Charter District.

White 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 8.0%
Multiracial 9.2%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

0.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pacific Springs Charter District

School Enrollment
Pacific Springs Charter
Charter
489

How Pacific Springs Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Rocketship Alma Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Ca Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Portola Valley Elementary Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Kipp San Jose Collegiate District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Pacific Springs Charter 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 Pacific Springs Charter District?

Pacific Springs Charter District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 514 students.

How much does Pacific Springs Charter District spend per student?

Pacific Springs Charter District spends $9,810 per student. The district has an equity score of 11/100, ranking #1503 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Pacific Springs Charter District?

Pacific Springs Charter District students are 63.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% White, 8.0% Asian, 3.3% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pacific Springs Charter District?

Pacific Springs Charter District has an equity score of 11/100, ranking #1503 out of 1517 districts in California.