Strathmore Union Elementary

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Strathmore, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 69/100 ranks Strathmore Union Elementary #298 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,048 per pupil, Strathmore Union Elementary ranks #808 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

703
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,048
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Strathmore Union Elementary operates 1 public schools serving 703 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 $18,048 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 6.7% local, 75.9% state, and 17.5% 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 69/100, ranked #298 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 33.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% White, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Strathmore Elementary, enrolling 702 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Strathmore Elementary accounts for 99.9% of all Strathmore Union Elementary student enrollment

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

Strathmore Union Elementary reports 89.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. 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

Strathmore Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 33.9% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

17.5%
Federal
75.9%
State
6.7%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
298 / 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 Strathmore Union Elementary.

White 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 91.2%
Asian 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

33.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Strathmore Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Strathmore Elementary
702

How Strathmore Union Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lifeline Education Charter District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Sava- Sacramento Acad and Vocational Academy- Scusd District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
California Connections Academy@Central District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Hamilton Unified Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Strathmore 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 Strathmore Union Elementary?

Strathmore Union Elementary has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 703 students.

How much does Strathmore Union Elementary spend per student?

Strathmore Union Elementary spends $18,048 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #298 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Strathmore Union Elementary?

Strathmore Union Elementary students are 91.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% White, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Strathmore Union Elementary?

Strathmore Union Elementary has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #298 out of 1526 districts in California.