Valley Charter Elementary District

North Hills, California — 1 schools

285
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,195
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Valley Charter Elementary District operates 1 public schools serving 285 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 295 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,195 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 45.3% local, 49.3% state, and 5.4% 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 — 19/100, ranked #1488 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.2% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 12.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Valley Charter Elementary accounts for 100.0% of all Valley Charter Elementary District student enrollment

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

Valley Charter Elementary District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — 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 Valley Charter Elementary District is typically wider than the Valley Charter Elementary 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?

5.4%
Federal
49.3%
State
45.3%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
1488 / 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 Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Valley Charter Elementary District.

White 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 12.9%
Multiracial 8.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

19.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Valley Charter Elementary District

School Enrollment
Valley Charter Elementary
Charter
295

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Valley Charter Elementary District?

Valley Charter Elementary District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 285 students.

How much does Valley Charter Elementary District spend per student?

Valley Charter Elementary District spends $12,195 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #1488 in California.

What is the average rent near Valley Charter Elementary District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Valley Charter Elementary District?

Valley Charter Elementary District students are 49.2% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 12.9% Asian, 2.7% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Valley Charter Elementary District?

Valley Charter Elementary District has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #1488 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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