Finance
James A. Whitaker Elementary — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for James A. Whitaker Elementary in Buena Park, California, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$21k
2023-24 · membership 579
Federal share$1,926
State + local$19,466
CA state avg$114,897
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$21,392
Total per pupil
State avg: $114,897 (-81%)
$19,466
State + local per pupil
$1,926
Federal per pupil
579
Student membership (Census Day Enrollment)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $121 | $8,709 |
| Central / district | $1,805 | $10,757 |
Multi-Year PPE Trend
Per-pupil expenditure over time
| Year | Membership | Total PPE | Federal | State+Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 579 | $21,392 | $1,926 | $19,466 |
| 2022-23 | — | $17,030 | $1,995 | $15,035 |
| 2021-22 | — | $15,250 | $1,888 | $13,362 |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.