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Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District

California · Public School District
1
Schools
624
Students
$9,355
Per-Pupil Spend
-35% nat'l
51.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District is a public school district in California serving 624 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Per-pupil spending of $9,355 is below the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central ValleyCharterKG–12624
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,355-35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
80%
18%
State
80.3%
Local (property tax)
18.2%
Federal
1.4%

State funding accounts for 80% 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
1
Schools
624
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score42/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,355, spending is 35% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District has 1 public school, serving a total of 624 students.
How much does Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District spend per student?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District spends $9,355 per pupil — 35% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District?
51% of students in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District is a charter school.
What grade levels does Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District serve?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District is 42/100. 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.