How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Maricopa Unified School District (4441) | Pendergast Elementary District (4283) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Maricopa, Arizona | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 8,731 | 8,266 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Maricopa Unified School District (4441) | Pendergast Elementary District (4283) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,671 | $10,225 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.0% | 22.5% |
| State Revenue | 65.3% | 49.4% |
| Local Revenue | 21.7% | 28.1% |
Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
Federal State Local
Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Maricopa Unified School District (4441) | Pendergast Elementary District (4283) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.6% | 8.4% |
| African American | 15.6% | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.3% | 75.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.2% | 55.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Maricopa Unified School District (4441) | Pendergast Elementary District (4283) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 436.1:1 | 617.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.4% | 50.0% |
School Types
Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
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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.