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Anaheim Elementary

California · Public School District
24
Schools
14,606
Students
$20,826
Per-Pupil Spend
+45% nat'l
73.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Anaheim Elementary is a public school district in California serving 14,606 students across 24 schools. It includes 24 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $20,826 is above average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,826+45% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
40%
State
47.6%
Local (property tax)
40.1%
Federal
12.3%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
14,606
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,826 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anaheim Elementary?
Anaheim Elementary has 24 public schools, serving a total of 14,606 students.
How much does Anaheim Elementary spend per student?
Anaheim Elementary spends $20,826 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anaheim Elementary?
73% of students in Anaheim Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anaheim Elementary?
No, Anaheim Elementary does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Anaheim Elementary serve?
Anaheim Elementary serves grades KG through 6, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Anaheim Elementary?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anaheim Elementary is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.