How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Canon Elementary District (4484) | Mesa Unified District (4235) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Black Canyon City, Arizona | Mesa, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 131 | 58,343 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 77 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 16:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Canon Elementary District (4484) | Mesa Unified District (4235) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,239 | $11,160 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.1% | 18.1% |
| State Revenue | 40.7% | 44.5% |
| Local Revenue | 37.1% | 37.4% |
Canon Elementary District (4484)
Federal State Local
Mesa Unified District (4235)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Canon Elementary District (4484) | Mesa Unified District (4235) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.9% | 36.3% |
| African American | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% | 48.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.6% | 44.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Canon Elementary District (4484) | Mesa Unified District (4235) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 92 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 234:1 | 389.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.5% | 48.3% |
School Types
Canon Elementary District (4484)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Mesa Unified District (4235)
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.