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Brawley Elementary

California · Public School District
5
Schools
3,868
Students
$15,628
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
84.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+32pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Brawley Elementary is a public school district in California serving 3,868 students across 5 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $15,628 is near the national average for a US public school district. 84% 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 27/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools4 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Barbara Worth Junior High07–08933
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,628Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
77%
State
77.4%
Local (property tax)
9.3%
Federal
13.2%

State funding accounts for 77% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,868
Students
84%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score27/100
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 27/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brawley Elementary?
Brawley Elementary has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,868 students.
How much does Brawley Elementary spend per student?
Brawley Elementary spends $15,628 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Brawley Elementary?
84% of students in Brawley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Brawley Elementary?
No, Brawley Elementary does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Brawley Elementary serve?
Brawley Elementary serves grades KG through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Brawley Elementary?
The median opportunity score across schools in Brawley Elementary is 27/100. 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.

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