An equity score of 28/100 ranks Sulphur Springs Union #1288 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.
At $15,214 per pupil, Sulphur Springs Union ranks #1334 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.
5,210
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$15,214
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 $15,214 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1880 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 28/100, ranked #1288 of 1526 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 largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.
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.
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 $15,214 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #1288 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 28/100, ranking #1288 out of 1526 districts in California.