Finance
Joseph Arnold Elementary — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for Joseph Arnold Elementary in Torrance, California, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$16k
2023-24 · membership 604
Federal share$524
State + local$15,691
CA state avg$114,897
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$16,215
Total per pupil
State avg: $114,897 (-86%)
$15,691
State + local per pupil
$524
Federal per pupil
604
Student membership (Census Day Enrollment)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $15 | $7,215 |
| Central / district | $509 | $8,476 |
Multi-Year PPE Trend
Per-pupil expenditure over time
| Year | Membership | Total PPE | Federal | State+Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 604 | $16,215 | $524 | $15,691 |
| 2022-23 | — | $13,965 | $1,012 | $12,953 |
| 2021-22 | — | $12,911 | $1,120 | $11,791 |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.