Rising Sun Montessori District

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El Dorado Hills, California - 1 schools

At $11,725 per pupil, Rising Sun Montessori District ranks #1617 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

135
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,725
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rising Sun Montessori District operates 1 public schools serving 135 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 El Dorado County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,725 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 37.9% local, 60.2% state, and 1.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles.

and 25.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 41.3% White, 30.3% Asian, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Rising Sun Montessori, enrolling 155 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Rising Sun Montessori accounts for 100.0% of all Rising Sun Montessori District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Rising Sun Montessori District a distant remainder — means Rising Sun Montessori 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

Rising Sun Montessori District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.8% — 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 Rising Sun Montessori District is typically wider than the Rising Sun Montessori District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

1.8%
Federal
60.2%
State
37.9%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Rising Sun Montessori District.

White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 30.3%
Multiracial 9.7%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

25.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rising Sun Montessori District

School Enrollment
Rising Sun Montessori
Charter
155

How Rising Sun Montessori District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Five Keys Charter (Sf Sheriff's) District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Jcs - Cedar Cove District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Westside Elementary Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Aerostem Academy District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Fuente Nueva Charter District Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Rising Sun Montessori 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 Rising Sun Montessori District?

Rising Sun Montessori District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 135 students.

How much does Rising Sun Montessori District spend per student?

Rising Sun Montessori District spends $11,725 per student.

What is the demographic composition of Rising Sun Montessori District?

Rising Sun Montessori District students are 41.3% White, 30.3% Asian, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.