Finance
Charles Wright Elementary — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for Charles Wright Elementary in Merced, California, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$18k
2023-24 · membership 552
Federal share$2,340
State + local$15,964
CA state avg$114,897
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$18,304
Total per pupil
State avg: $114,897 (-84%)
$15,964
State + local per pupil
$2,340
Federal per pupil
552
Student membership (Census Day Enrollment)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $861 | $11,908 |
| Central / district | $1,479 | $4,056 |
Multi-Year PPE Trend
Per-pupil expenditure over time
| Year | Membership | Total PPE | Federal | State+Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 552 | $18,304 | $2,340 | $15,964 |
| 2022-23 | — | $14,547 | $2,134 | $12,413 |
| 2021-22 | — | $11,636 | $659 | $10,977 |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.