Valley Life Charter District

Visalia, California — 1 schools

662
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,685
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Valley Life Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 662 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 688 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tulare County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,685 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 16.5% local, 74.8% state, and 8.7% 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 — 50/100, ranked #767 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 344:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.0% Hispanic or Latino, 42.2% White, 1.5% Asian across the district's schools.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Valley Life Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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 Life Charter District student-counselor ratio is 344:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Valley Life Charter District is typically wider than the Valley Life Charter District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Valley Life Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 14.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.7%
Federal
74.8%
State
16.5%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
767 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,116
Studio/mo
$1,123
1 BR/mo
$1,474
2 BR/mo
$2,028
3 BR/mo
$2,393
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

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

White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 6.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

344:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Valley Life Charter District

School Enrollment
Valley Life Charter
Charter
688

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Valley Life Charter District?

Valley Life Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 662 students.

How much does Valley Life Charter District spend per student?

Valley Life Charter District spends $12,685 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #767 in California.

What is the average rent near Valley Life Charter District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Valley Life Charter District?

Valley Life Charter District students are 48.0% Hispanic or Latino, 42.2% White, 1.5% Asian, 1.2% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Valley Life Charter District?

Valley Life Charter District has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #767 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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