San Pasqual Union Elementary

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Escondido, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 28/100 ranks San Pasqual Union Elementary #1296 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,605 per pupil, San Pasqual Union Elementary ranks #1303 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

486
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,605
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

San Pasqual Union Elementary operates 1 public schools serving 486 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 San Diego County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,605 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 35.2% local, 49.1% state, and 15.7% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 28/100, ranked #1296 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.

and 4.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.1% White, 37.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is San Pasqual Union Elementary, enrolling 548 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

San Pasqual Union Elementary accounts for 100.0% of all San Pasqual Union Elementary student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of San Pasqual Union Elementary a distant remainder — means San Pasqual Union Elementary-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

San Pasqual Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 4.0% — 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?

15.7%
Federal
49.1%
State
35.2%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
1296 / 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 San Pasqual Union Elementary.

White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.7%
Multiracial 9.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in San Pasqual Union Elementary

School Enrollment
San Pasqual Union Elementary
548

How San Pasqual Union Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
University Preparatory Value High District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Coast Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Ednovate - Brio College Prep District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Discovery Charter Ii District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Happy Valley Union Elementary Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to San Pasqual Union 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 San Pasqual Union Elementary?

San Pasqual Union Elementary has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 486 students.

How much does San Pasqual Union Elementary spend per student?

San Pasqual Union Elementary spends $13,605 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #1296 in California.

What is the demographic composition of San Pasqual Union Elementary?

San Pasqual Union Elementary students are 49.1% White, 37.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for San Pasqual Union Elementary?

San Pasqual Union Elementary has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #1296 out of 1517 districts in California.