Finance
Whale Gulch Elementary — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for Whale Gulch Elementary in Whitethorn, California, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$30k
2023-24 · membership 38
Federal share$1,780
State + local$27,904
CA state avg$114,897
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$29,684
Total per pupil
State avg: $114,897 (-74%)
$27,904
State + local per pupil
$1,780
Federal per pupil
38
Student membership (Census Day Enrollment)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $1,601 | $19,749 |
| Central / district | $179 | $8,155 |
Multi-Year PPE Trend
Per-pupil expenditure over time
| Year | Membership | Total PPE | Federal | State+Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 38 | $29,684 | $1,780 | $27,904 |
| 2022-23 | — | $25,676 | $836 | $24,840 |
| 2021-22 | — | $19,019 | $1,599 | $17,420 |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.