Sebastopol Independent Charter District

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Sebastopol, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 26/100 ranks Sebastopol Independent Charter District #1339 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,637 per pupil, Sebastopol Independent Charter District ranks #1487 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

269
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,637
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sebastopol Independent Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 269 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 Sonoma County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,637 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 80.3% local, 12.8% state, and 6.9% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 26/100, ranked #1339 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 121.7:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 20.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.3% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Sebastopol Independent Charter, enrolling 286 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Sebastopol Independent Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Sebastopol Independent Charter District student enrollment

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

Sebastopol Independent Charter 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

Sebastopol Independent Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.3% — 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 Sebastopol Independent Charter District is typically wider than the Sebastopol Independent Charter 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?

6.9%
Federal
12.8%
State
80.3%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
1339 / 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 Sebastopol Independent Charter District.

White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 3.5%
Multiracial 8.5%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

121.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sebastopol Independent Charter District

School Enrollment
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Charter
286

How Sebastopol Independent Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sunol Glen Unified Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Libertas College Preparatory Charter District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Soleil Academy Charter District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Yuba City Charter District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Sebastopol Independent 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 Sebastopol Independent Charter District?

Sebastopol Independent Charter District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 269 students.

How much does Sebastopol Independent Charter District spend per student?

Sebastopol Independent Charter District spends $12,637 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #1339 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Sebastopol Independent Charter District?

Sebastopol Independent Charter District students are 74.3% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sebastopol Independent Charter District?

Sebastopol Independent Charter District has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #1339 out of 1517 districts in California.