Vineland Elementary

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Bakersfield, California - 2 schools

An equity score of 90/100 ranks Vineland Elementary #13 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $22,041 per pupil, Vineland Elementary ranks #293 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

676
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$22,041
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Vineland Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 676 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Kern County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,041 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 10.9% local, 73.7% state, and 15.4% 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 90/100, ranked #13 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.

a 319:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 99.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Vineland Elementary, enrolling 336 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Vineland Elementary accounts for 49.7% of all Vineland Elementary student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Vineland Elementary a distant remainder — means Vineland 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. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Vineland Elementary reports 100.0% 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

Vineland Elementary student-counselor ratio is 319:1 — 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 Vineland Elementary is typically wider than the Vineland Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Vineland Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 28.4% — 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 Vineland Elementary is typically wider than the Vineland Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.4%
Federal
73.7%
State
10.9%
Local

Funding Equity

90
Equity Score
13 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Vineland Elementary.

White 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 99.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

319:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Vineland Elementary

School Enrollment
Vineland Elementary
336
Sunset
302

How Vineland Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Trinity Alps Unified Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Rocketship Futuro Academy District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Pacheco Union Elementary Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Elite Public District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Vineland 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 Vineland Elementary?

Vineland Elementary has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 676 students.

How much does Vineland Elementary spend per student?

Vineland Elementary spends $22,041 per student. The district has an equity score of 90/100, ranking #13 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Vineland Elementary?

Vineland Elementary students are 99.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% White, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Vineland Elementary?

Vineland Elementary has an equity score of 90/100, ranking #13 out of 1526 districts in California.