River Springs Charter District

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Temecula, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 39/100 ranks River Springs Charter District #1040 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,672 per pupil, River Springs Charter District ranks #1480 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,886
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,672
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

River Springs Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 6,886 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 Riverside County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,672 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 5.9% local, 87.3% state, and 6.8% 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 39/100, ranked #1040 of 1517 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.

a 770.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 7.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.6% Hispanic or Latino, 32.0% White, 5.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is River Springs Charter, enrolling 7,703 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

River Springs Charter accounts for 100.0% of all River Springs Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of River Springs Charter District a distant remainder — means River Springs Charter 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

River Springs Charter District student-counselor ratio is 770:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

River Springs Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 7.8% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 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 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.8%
Federal
87.3%
State
5.9%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
1040 / 1517
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 1 schools in River Springs Charter District.

White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.5%
Multiracial 6.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

770.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in River Springs Charter District

School Enrollment
River Springs Charter
Charter
7,703

How River Springs Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Escondido Union High Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Culver City Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Ocean View Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Azusa Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Blue Ridge Academy District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to River Springs Charter 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 River Springs Charter District?

River Springs Charter District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 6,886 students.

How much does River Springs Charter District spend per student?

River Springs Charter District spends $12,672 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #1040 in California.

What is the demographic composition of River Springs Charter District?

River Springs Charter District students are 53.6% Hispanic or Latino, 32.0% White, 5.1% African American, 2.5% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for River Springs Charter District?

River Springs Charter District has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #1040 out of 1517 districts in California.