The Local Control Funding Formula
How Much Money Does Cypress School District Receive
as Compared to Others?
On the surface, it might appear as if all school districts receive the same amount of state funding because the Base Grant allotment in the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) is the same for all districts according to student grade level. For example, in 2015-2016, the Base Grant is $7,083 for students in kindergarten through grade three, $7,180 for students in grades four through six, $7,403 for students in grades seven and eight, and $8,578 for students in grades nine through twelve. However, school funding is not quite that simple because there is more to it than just the Base Grant.
There are two other significant grants that comprise LCFF, and the amount of money a school district receives from these other two sources varies widely from district to district. For example, school districts receive Supplemental Grant funds for every enrolled English Learner, low income, and foster youth student. In Cypress, we receive Supplemental Grant funds, but not as much as other school districts because we do not have large numbers of students who fit these profiles.
In addition to the Supplemental Grant, school districts also receive Concentration Grant funds when the number of enrolled English Learner, low income, and foster youth students exceeds 55 percent of the total district enrollment. In Cypress, we receive zero Concentration Grant dollars because we do not reach this threshold. While we understand that it costs more to educate children with these sorts of challenges, the difference in student funding across districts is striking. This is why it is so valuable for the Cypress School District to have access to local revenue sources. To look up the estimated 2015-2016 LCFF per-student funding levels for all Orange County school districts, please click
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Our students now have the benefit of attending school in an environment that supports 21st century teaching and learning, thanks in large part to our community's commitment and support.
