Finance
James Earl Carter Elementary — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for James Earl Carter Elementary in Palm Desert, California, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$23k
2023-24 · membership 517
Federal share$3,433
State + local$19,313
CA state avg$114,897
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$22,746
Total per pupil
State avg: $114,897 (-80%)
$19,313
State + local per pupil
$3,433
Federal per pupil
517
Student membership (Census Day Enrollment)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $1,094 | $12,766 |
| Central / district | $2,339 | $6,547 |
Multi-Year PPE Trend
Per-pupil expenditure over time
| Year | Membership | Total PPE | Federal | State+Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 517 | $22,746 | $3,433 | $19,313 |
| 2022-23 | — | $19,495 | $2,458 | $17,037 |
| 2021-22 | — | $17,304 | $2,584 | $14,720 |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.