Sonoma Charter District

Sonoma, California — 1 schools

211
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,660
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sonoma Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 211 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 226 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sonoma County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,660 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 66.4% local, 17.2% state, and 16.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #1368 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 31.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.2% White, 45.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Sonoma Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Sonoma Charter District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Sonoma 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

Sonoma Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 31.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

16.4%
Federal
17.2%
State
66.4%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
1368 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Sonoma County county, where this district is located.

$1,949
Studio/mo
$2,155
1 BR/mo
$2,827
2 BR/mo
$3,887
3 BR/mo
$4,147
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Sonoma Charter District.

White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 4.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

31.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sonoma Charter District

School Enrollment
Sonoma Charter
Charter
226

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sonoma Charter District?

Sonoma Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 211 students.

How much does Sonoma Charter District spend per student?

Sonoma Charter District spends $13,660 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #1368 in California.

What is the average rent near Sonoma Charter District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sonoma County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Sonoma Charter District?

Sonoma Charter District students are 48.2% White, 45.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sonoma Charter District?

Sonoma Charter District has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #1368 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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