Finance
Don Stowell Elementary — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for Don Stowell Elementary in Merced, California, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$18k
2023-24 · membership 527
Federal share$2,511
State + local$15,332
CA state avg$114,897
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$17,843
Total per pupil
State avg: $114,897 (-84%)
$15,332
State + local per pupil
$2,511
Federal per pupil
527
Student membership (Census Day Enrollment)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $1,032 | $11,276 |
| Central / district | $1,479 | $4,056 |
Multi-Year PPE Trend
Per-pupil expenditure over time
| Year | Membership | Total PPE | Federal | State+Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 527 | $17,843 | $2,511 | $15,332 |
| 2022-23 | — | $14,949 | $2,413 | $12,536 |
| 2021-22 | — | $13,061 | $871 | $12,190 |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.