Arlington Elementary District (4274)

ARLINGTON, Arizona — 1 schools

279
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,863
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Arlington Elementary District (4274) operates 1 public schools serving 279 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 297 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Maricopa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,863 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 69.1% local, 7.9% state, and 22.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $78,500 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #236 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 56.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.0% Hispanic or Latino, 33.3% White, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Arlington Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Arlington Elementary District (4274) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Arlington Elementary District (4274)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Arlington Elementary District (4274) chronic absenteeism rate is 56.9% — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.9%
Federal
7.9%
State
69.1%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
236 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Maricopa County county, where this district is located.

$1,457
Studio/mo
$1,583
1 BR/mo
$1,839
2 BR/mo
$2,452
3 BR/mo
$2,720
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,500
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Arlington Elementary District (4274).

White 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

56.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Arlington Elementary District (4274)

School Enrollment
Arlington Elementary School
297

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Arlington Elementary District (4274)?

Arlington Elementary District (4274) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 279 students.

How much does Arlington Elementary District (4274) spend per student?

Arlington Elementary District (4274) spends $13,863 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #236 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Arlington Elementary District (4274)?

The average teacher salary in Arlington Elementary District (4274) is $78,500 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Arlington Elementary District (4274)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Maricopa County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Arlington Elementary District (4274)?

Arlington Elementary District (4274) students are 65.0% Hispanic or Latino, 33.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Arlington Elementary District (4274)?

Arlington Elementary District (4274) has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #236 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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