Pollock Pines Elementary

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Pollock Pines, California - 2 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Pollock Pines Elementary #1058 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,242 per pupil, Pollock Pines Elementary ranks #1329 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

590
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,242
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pollock Pines Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 590 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 El Dorado County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,242 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 38.7% local, 52.1% state, and 9.2% 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 38/100, ranked #1058 of 1526 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 40.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.5% White, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Pinewood Elementary, enrolling 339 students (58% of the district's total enrollment).

Pinewood Elementary accounts for 57.5% of all Pollock Pines Elementary student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Pollock Pines Elementary a distant remainder — means Pollock Pines Elementary-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

Pollock Pines Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 40.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.2%
Federal
52.1%
State
38.7%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
1058 / 1526
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 2 schools in Pollock Pines Elementary.

White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 9.0%
Other 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

40.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pollock Pines Elementary

School Enrollment
Pinewood Elementary
339
Sierra Ridge Middle
247

How Pollock Pines Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Thomas Edison Charter Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Vallecito Union Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
San Pasqual Valley Unified Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Rocketship Rising Stars District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Pollock Pines Elementary'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 Pollock Pines Elementary?

Pollock Pines Elementary has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 590 students.

How much does Pollock Pines Elementary spend per student?

Pollock Pines Elementary spends $15,242 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #1058 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Pollock Pines Elementary?

Pollock Pines Elementary students are 65.5% White, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian, 0.7% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pollock Pines Elementary?

Pollock Pines Elementary has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #1058 out of 1526 districts in California.