Finance
Whittier Elementary — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for Whittier Elementary in Costa Mesa, California, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$28k
2023-24 · membership 457
Federal share$2,620
State + local$25,185
CA state avg$114,897
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$27,805
Total per pupil
State avg: $114,897 (-76%)
$25,185
State + local per pupil
$2,620
Federal per pupil
457
Student membership (Census Day Enrollment)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $274 | $10,455 |
| Central / district | $2,346 | $14,730 |
Multi-Year PPE Trend
Per-pupil expenditure over time
| Year | Membership | Total PPE | Federal | State+Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 457 | $27,805 | $2,620 | $25,185 |
| 2022-23 | — | $23,740 | $2,608 | $21,132 |
| 2021-22 | — | $22,150 | $2,314 | $19,836 |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.