How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Phoenix Elementary District (4256) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GILBERT, Arizona | PHOENIX, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 33,281 | 5,249 |
| Number of Schools | 38 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 20.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Phoenix Elementary District (4256) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,931 | $16,830 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 29.4% |
| State Revenue | 44.8% | 20.5% |
| Local Revenue | 43.1% | 50.1% |
Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Federal State Local
Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Phoenix Elementary District (4256) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.6% | 6.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.9% | 75.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.4% | 67.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Phoenix Elementary District (4256) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 126 | — |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 399.5:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.9% | 55.8% |
School Types
Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
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.