Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437)

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Prescott Valley, Arizona - 2 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) #177 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,637 per pupil, Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) ranks #394 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

518
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,637
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) operates 2 public schools serving 518 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Yavapai County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,637 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.8% local, 79.0% state, and 19.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 41/100, ranked #177 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 39.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.5% White, 34.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Acorn Montessori Charter School, enrolling 294 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Acorn Montessori Charter School accounts for 52.5% of all Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) a distant remainder — means Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) chronic absenteeism rate is 39.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.2%
Federal
79.0%
State
1.8%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
177 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437).

White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 1.6%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

39.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437)

School Enrollment
Acorn Montessori Charter School
Charter
294
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West
Charter
266

How Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Asu Preparatory Academy (89949) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Highland Prep (92982) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Bagdad Unified District (4468) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437)?

Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 518 students.

How much does Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) spend per student?

Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) spends $10,637 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #177 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437)?

Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) students are 61.5% White, 34.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437)?

Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #177 out of 437 districts in Arizona.