Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District

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San Bernardino, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 93/100 ranks Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District #8 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,617 per pupil, Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District ranks #206 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

242
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,617
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 242 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 Bernardino County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,617 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 6.3% local, 81.9% state, and 11.8% 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 93/100, ranked #8 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 122:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 67.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% African American, 4.5% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy, enrolling 244 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District a distant remainder — means Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy 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

Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 78.5% 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 — including this one — 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

Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District student-counselor ratio is 122:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 67.2% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.8%
Federal
81.9%
State
6.3%
Local

Funding Equity

93
Equity Score
8 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District.

White 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
African American 17.3%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 6.6%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

122:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
67.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District

School Enrollment
Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy
Charter
244

How Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Clay Joint Elementary Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Millville Elementary Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Trivium Charter School Adventure District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Provisional Accelerated Learning 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 Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District?

Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 242 students.

How much does Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District spend per student?

Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District spends $20,617 per student. The district has an equity score of 93/100, ranking #8 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District?

Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District students are 69.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% African American, 4.5% White, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District?

Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy District has an equity score of 93/100, ranking #8 out of 1517 districts in California.