Aprender Tucson (79426)

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Tucson, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 62/100 ranks Aprender Tucson (79426) #55 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,135 per pupil, Aprender Tucson (79426) ranks #139 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

208
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,135
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Aprender Tucson (79426) operates 1 public schools serving 208 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Pima County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,135 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.0% local, 59.8% state, and 35.2% 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 62/100, ranked #55 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 78.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Southside Community School, enrolling 227 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Southside Community School accounts for 100.0% of all Aprender Tucson (79426) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Aprender Tucson (79426) a distant remainder — means Aprender Tucson (79426)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Aprender Tucson (79426) reports 82.7% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Aprender Tucson (79426) chronic absenteeism rate is 78.0% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

35.2%
Federal
59.8%
State
5.0%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
55 / 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 1 schools in Aprender Tucson (79426).

White 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 95.2%
Multiracial 1.3%
Other 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

78.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Aprender Tucson (79426)

School Enrollment
Southside Community School
Charter
227

How Aprender Tucson (79426) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Asu Preparatory Academy (346763) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Havasu Preparatory (90535) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Mary C O'brien Accommodation District (4435) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Pensar Academy (92972) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Hermosa Montessori Charter School (4426) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Aprender Tucson (79426)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Arizona

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Mesa Unified District (4235)
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Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
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Tucson Unified District (4403)
41,511 students · 90 schools · $13,783/pupil
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Peoria Unified School District (4237)
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Gilbert Unified District (4239)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aprender Tucson (79426)?

Aprender Tucson (79426) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 208 students.

How much does Aprender Tucson (79426) spend per student?

Aprender Tucson (79426) spends $15,135 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #55 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Aprender Tucson (79426)?

Aprender Tucson (79426) students are 95.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Aprender Tucson (79426)?

Aprender Tucson (79426) has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #55 out of 437 districts in Arizona.