FAQs for CALPADS, Race and Ethnicity, and LCFF

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding CALPADS, Race & Ethnicity, and the Local Control Funding Formula.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS), Race & Ethnicity, and the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) may be found on the following web pages:

Questions for the California Department of Education (CDE) related to CALPADS may be directed to calpads@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: CALPADS Office | calpads@cde.ca.gov | 916-324-6738
Service and Support: CALPADS-CSIS Service Desk | calpads-support@cde.ca.gov | 916-325-9210

Last Reviewed: Friday, June 20, 2025

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FAQs for CALPADS, Race and Ethnicity, and LCFF

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