How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Congress Elementary District (4479) | Mesa Unified District (4235) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Congress, Arizona | Mesa, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 102 | 58,343 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 77 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Congress Elementary District (4479) | Mesa Unified District (4235) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,634 | $12,121 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 18.1% |
| State Revenue | 21.3% | 44.5% |
| Local Revenue | 57.3% | 37.4% |
Congress Elementary District (4479)
Federal State Local
Mesa Unified District (4235)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Congress Elementary District (4479) | Mesa Unified District (4235) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 36.3% |
| African American | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.2% | 48.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.0% | 41.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Congress Elementary District (4479) | Mesa Unified District (4235) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 92 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 389.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.4% | 47.5% |
School Types
Congress Elementary District (4479)
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.