Yuba River Charter District

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Grass Valley, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 16/100 ranks Yuba River Charter District #1486 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,959 per pupil, Yuba River Charter District ranks #1699 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

315
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,959
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Yuba River Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 315 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Nevada County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,959 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 188 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The district's equity score is 16/100, ranked #1486 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 28.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.9% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Yuba River Charter, enrolling 323 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Yuba River Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Yuba River Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Yuba River Charter District a distant remainder — means Yuba River Charter District-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. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Yuba River Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.5% — 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 Yuba River Charter District is typically wider than the Yuba River Charter District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Funding Equity

16
Equity Score
1486 / 1526
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 1 schools in Yuba River Charter District.

White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 10.5%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

28.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Yuba River Charter District

School Enrollment
Yuba River Charter
Charter
323

How Yuba River Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Aspire Titan Academy District Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Escalon Charter Academy District Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Animo City of Champions Charter High District Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Janesville Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Golden Valley River District Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Yuba River Charter District'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 Yuba River Charter District?

Yuba River Charter District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 315 students.

How much does Yuba River Charter District spend per student?

Yuba River Charter District spends $12,959 per student. The district has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #1486 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Yuba River Charter District?

Yuba River Charter District students are 74.9% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Yuba River Charter District?

Yuba River Charter District has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #1486 out of 1526 districts in California.