Paragon Collegiate Academy District

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Marysville, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 57/100 ranks Paragon Collegiate Academy District #595 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,153 per pupil, Paragon Collegiate Academy District ranks #1169 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

203
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,153
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Paragon Collegiate Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 203 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 Yuba County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,153 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 20.3% local, 67.8% state, and 11.9% 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 57/100, ranked #595 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 27.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.2% Hispanic or Latino, 40.4% White, 2.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Paragon Collegiate Academy, enrolling 208 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Paragon Collegiate Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Paragon Collegiate Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Paragon Collegiate Academy District a distant remainder — means Paragon Collegiate Academy 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

Paragon Collegiate Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 27.4% — 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 Paragon Collegiate Academy District is typically wider than the Paragon Collegiate Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.9%
Federal
67.8%
State
20.3%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
595 / 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 Paragon Collegiate Academy District.

White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 9.1%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

27.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Paragon Collegiate Academy District

School Enrollment
Paragon Collegiate Academy
Charter
208

How Paragon Collegiate Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Julian Charter District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
El Rio Community District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Warner Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Antioch Charter Academy Ii District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
The Education Corps District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Paragon Collegiate Academy 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 Paragon Collegiate Academy District?

Paragon Collegiate Academy District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 203 students.

How much does Paragon Collegiate Academy District spend per student?

Paragon Collegiate Academy District spends $16,153 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #595 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Paragon Collegiate Academy District?

Paragon Collegiate Academy District students are 44.2% Hispanic or Latino, 40.4% White, 2.9% African American, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Paragon Collegiate Academy District?

Paragon Collegiate Academy District has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #595 out of 1526 districts in California.