San Carlos School District · November 3, 2026
San Carlos School District
Measure K 2026
Verified cost, exemption, investment, student-context and accountability information—presented so voters can check every claim.
- $489
- per standard parcel, per year
- $40.75
- per month
- ≈ $4.4M
- estimated local revenue annually
- 8 years
- beginning July 1, 2027
The monthly cost
How much will San Carlos School District Measure K cost?
Illustrative comparison only, using roughly $5–$6 per drink. Café pricing varies; this is not an official price estimate.
Senior exemption
Who qualifies for the Measure K senior exemption?
SCSD states that the exemption is for senior-citizen resident homeowners age 65 or older. The property must be the applicant’s principal residence. Existing qualifying Measure N exemption holders do not need to reapply.
SCSD’s current Measure K page does not publish separate SSI/SSDI application instructions, so this page does not claim them. Contact the district Business Office for eligibility and documentation questions.
Official SCSD exemption information →What the annual revenue means
How much funding would Measure K provide per student?
$4.4 million divided by CDE’s 2024–25 Census Day enrollment of 2,877 is approximately $1,529. This is a simple illustrative calculation—not the same as CDE’s Current Expense of Education per ADA metric, which uses average daily attendance and a defined expenditure formula.
2024–25 peer context
How does San Carlos compare with nearby school districts?
Spending is CDE Current Expense of Education per ADA. Enrollment groups are from the CDE Dashboard Census Enrollment file. Scores are districtwide 2024–25 CAASPP percentages meeting or exceeding standard.
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| District | Expense / ADA | Asian | Hispanic / Latino | White | Two+ races | English learners | Socioeconomically disadvantaged | ELA | Math |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | $17,387 | 23.1% | 14.9% | 41.9% | 17.8% | 5.5% | 10.3% | 84.15% | 80.10% |
| Belmont–Redwood Shores | $17,627 | 36.9% | 13.6% | 26.8% | 13.9% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 80.37% | 79.20% |
| Burlingame | $15,970 | 28.9% | 18.8% | 32.0% | 9.9% | 14.1% | 22.0% | 73.32% | 70.90% |
| Redwood City | $23,472 | 5.4% | 63.6% | 21.5% | 7.2% | 33.7% | 59.5% | 49.17% | 39.61% |
| Menlo Park City | $29,255 | 18.0% | 20.7% | 46.0% | 12.0% | 7.6% | 11.8% | 79.61% | 78.13% |
Context, not causation: districts serve different student populations and needs. Demographic composition must not be treated as a causal explanation for academic performance, and aggregate results do not describe every student’s experience.
What approximately $4.4M supports
What would San Carlos School District Measure K fund?
- Recruiting and retaining qualified teachers and staff
- Reasonable class sizes and core academics
- Science, technology, mathematics, reading and writing
- Libraries, hands-on programs, art and music
- Services for students with disabilities and learning differences
- Counseling and student support
Separate city context
One source. One month. Five city housing markets.
A separate city-level comparison uses Redfin’s June 2026 median sale price for all home types. It keeps city housing statistics distinct from school-district data and makes no claim that Measure K causes changes in home values.
Explore the city housing data →Take the next step
Ready to Support MeasureK
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Support with accountability
What accountability protections does Measure K include?
I support Measure K and the protections in its official text: locally controlled revenue, voter-approved uses, independent citizen oversight, annual audits and public reporting. Accountability should connect spending with teacher retention, class sizes, program stability and student services.
- No funds may be taken by the State.
- No Measure K proceeds may pay administrator salaries or pensions.
- Independent oversight and annual audits are required.
— Richard F. Wahl
Strong Schools. Stronger Communities. Strongest Future.
Sources and verification notes
- San Carlos School District — 2026 Parcel Tax Renewal: cost, estimated revenue, uses, oversight and senior-exemption statements.
- Official resolution and measure text: term, purposes and taxpayer protections.
- CDE Current Expense of Education: official 2024–25 workbook and ADA methodology. Displayed dollars are rounded to the nearest dollar.
- CDE Dashboard Census Enrollment files: 2024–25 district enrollment and student-group rates.
- Official 2024–25 CAASPP district reports: San Carlos, Belmont–Redwood Shores, Burlingame, Redwood City, and Menlo Park City.
Data checked August 25, 2026.