Peabody Charter District

Santa Barbara, California — 1 schools

767
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,468
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Peabody Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 767 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 780 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Santa Barbara County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,468 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 79.4% local, 13.8% state, and 6.8% 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 — 17/100, ranked #1500 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 7.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.3% White, 45.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Peabody Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Peabody Charter District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Peabody Charter 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

Peabody Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 7.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.8%
Federal
13.8%
State
79.4%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
1500 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$2,459
Studio/mo
$2,746
1 BR/mo
$3,124
2 BR/mo
$4,075
3 BR/mo
$4,647
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Peabody Charter District.

White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 6.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

7.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Peabody Charter District

School Enrollment
Peabody Charter
Charter
780

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Peabody Charter District?

Peabody Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 767 students.

How much does Peabody Charter District spend per student?

Peabody Charter District spends $13,468 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #1500 in California.

What is the average rent near Peabody Charter District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Peabody Charter District?

Peabody Charter District students are 46.3% White, 45.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Peabody Charter District?

Peabody Charter District has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #1500 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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