Finance
Discovery Elementary — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for Discovery Elementary in San Marcos, California, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$18k
2023-24 · membership 687
Federal share$1,032
State + local$16,560
CA state avg$114,897
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$17,592
Total per pupil
State avg: $114,897 (-85%)
$16,560
State + local per pupil
$1,032
Federal per pupil
687
Student membership (Census Day Enrollment)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $452 | $11,903 |
| Central / district | $580 | $4,657 |
Multi-Year PPE Trend
Per-pupil expenditure over time
| Year | Membership | Total PPE | Federal | State+Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 687 | $17,592 | $1,032 | $16,560 |
| 2022-23 | — | $14,594 | $923 | $13,671 |
| 2021-22 | — | $14,554 | $1,202 | $13,352 |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.