How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benson Unified School District (79226) | Peoria Unified School District (4237) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benson, Arizona | Glendale, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 1,376 | 36,527 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 44 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 16.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benson Unified School District (79226) | Peoria Unified School District (4237) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,529 | $9,168 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.7% | 15.6% |
| State Revenue | 45.7% | 49.0% |
| Local Revenue | 35.6% | 35.4% |
Benson Unified School District (79226)
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Peoria Unified School District (4237)
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benson Unified School District (79226) | Peoria Unified School District (4237) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 42.8% |
| African American | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5% | 42.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.6% | 36.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benson Unified School District (79226) | Peoria Unified School District (4237) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 70 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 402:1 | 296.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.3% | 52.8% |
School Types
Benson Unified School District (79226)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.