Finance
Paularino Elementary — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for Paularino Elementary in Costa Mesa, California, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$28k
2023-24 · membership 356
Federal share$2,388
State + local$25,389
CA state avg$114,897
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$27,777
Total per pupil
State avg: $114,897 (-76%)
$25,389
State + local per pupil
$2,388
Federal per pupil
356
Student membership (Census Day Enrollment)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $187 | $9,033 |
| Central / district | $2,201 | $16,356 |
Multi-Year PPE Trend
Per-pupil expenditure over time
| Year | Membership | Total PPE | Federal | State+Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 356 | $27,777 | $2,388 | $25,389 |
| 2022-23 | — | $23,865 | $2,197 | $21,668 |
| 2021-22 | — | $21,352 | $1,953 | $19,399 |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.