Finance
Merced Scholars Charter — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for Merced Scholars Charter in Merced, California, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$18k
2023-24 · membership 297
Federal share$1,258
State + local$17,135
CA state avg$114,897
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$18,393
Total per pupil
State avg: $114,897 (-84%)
$17,135
State + local per pupil
$1,258
Federal per pupil
297
Student membership (Census Day Enrollment)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $1,174 | $13,944 |
| Central / district | $84 | $3,191 |
Multi-Year PPE Trend
Per-pupil expenditure over time
| Year | Membership | Total PPE | Federal | State+Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 297 | $18,393 | $1,258 | $17,135 |
| 2022-23 | — | $10,328 | $867 | $9,461 |
| 2021-22 | — | $10,530 | $1,896 | $8,634 |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.