Rockford Elementary

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Porterville, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Rockford Elementary #982 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,852 per pupil, Rockford Elementary ranks #1705 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

310
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,852
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rockford Elementary operates 1 public schools serving 310 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 Tulare County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,852 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 188 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 6.8% local, 77.2% state, and 16.0% 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 41/100, ranked #982 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 12.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.2% Hispanic or Latino, 40.5% White, 3.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Rockford Elementary, enrolling 301 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Rockford Elementary accounts for 97.1% of all Rockford Elementary student enrollment

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

Rockford Elementary reports 54.8% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Rockford Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 12.3% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

16.0%
Federal
77.2%
State
6.8%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
982 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Rockford Elementary.

White 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
Asian 3.3%
Multiracial 2.0%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

12.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rockford Elementary

School Enrollment
Rockford Elementary
301

How Rockford Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Olivet Elementary Charter District Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
East Nicolaus Joint Union High Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Audeo Charter District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Rockford 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 Rockford Elementary?

Rockford Elementary has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 310 students.

How much does Rockford Elementary spend per student?

Rockford Elementary spends $12,852 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #982 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Rockford Elementary?

Rockford Elementary students are 53.2% Hispanic or Latino, 40.5% White, 3.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rockford Elementary?

Rockford Elementary has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #982 out of 1526 districts in California.