Sulphur Springs Union

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Canyon Country, California - 9 schools

An equity score of 26/100 ranks Sulphur Springs Union #1330 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,014 per pupil, Sulphur Springs Union ranks #1414 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

5,210
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$13,014
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sulphur Springs Union operates 9 public schools serving 5,210 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 elementary schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Los Angeles County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,014 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 37.4% local, 55.4% state, and 7.2% 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 26/100, ranked #1330 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 24.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% White, 9.4% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Golden Oak Community, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.

Its largest campus is Fair Oaks Ranch Community, enrolling 866 students (17% of the district's total enrollment).

Fair Oaks Ranch Community accounts for 16.6% of all Sulphur Springs Union student enrollment

That concentration means Sulphur Springs Union-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

Sulphur Springs Union chronic absenteeism rate is 24.4% — 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 Sulphur Springs Union is typically wider than the Sulphur Springs Union-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.2%
Federal
55.4%
State
37.4%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
1330 / 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 9 schools in Sulphur Springs Union.

White 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 9.4%
Multiracial 6.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 55.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Sulphur Springs Union's schools, above the California average of 46.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Golden Oak Community 74.9
  2. 2 Fair Oaks Ranch Community 68.3
  3. 3 Pinetree Community Elementary 63.8
  4. 4 Sulphur Springs Community Elementary 63.3
  5. 5 Mitchell Community Elementary 57.9

Programs & Resources

24.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sulphur Springs Union

School Enrollment
Fair Oaks Ranch Community
866
Pinetree Community Elementary
650
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
586
Mitchell Community Elementary
569
Golden Oak Community
533
Valley View Community Elementary
526
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
496
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
472
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary
459

How Sulphur Springs Union Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Oakdale Joint Unified Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Temple City Unified Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rio Elementary Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
El Centro Elementary Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
California Connections Academy Southern California District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Sulphur Springs Union'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 Sulphur Springs Union?

Sulphur Springs Union has 9 schools, including 9 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,210 students.

How much does Sulphur Springs Union spend per student?

Sulphur Springs Union spends $13,014 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #1330 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Sulphur Springs Union?

Sulphur Springs Union students are 60.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% White, 9.4% Asian, 5.1% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sulphur Springs Union?

Sulphur Springs Union has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #1330 out of 1517 districts in California.