Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)

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Chandler, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 40/100 ranks Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) #182 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,766 per pupil, Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) ranks #293 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

427
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,766
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) operates 1 public schools serving 427 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,766 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 8.1% local, 69.6% state, and 22.2% 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 40/100, ranked #182 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.

. Demographically, the student body averages 39.6% Hispanic or Latino, 27.2% White, 13.2% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School, enrolling 386 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School accounts for 90.4% of all Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) a distant remainder — means Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)-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

Where does the funding come from?

22.2%
Federal
69.6%
State
8.1%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
182 / 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 Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204).

White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 13.2%
Asian 4.4%
Multiracial 11.4%
Other 4.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)

School Enrollment
Dobson Academy the - a Ball Charter School
Charter
386

How Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
St David Unified District (4173) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Self Development Charter School (79072) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92349) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393) Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)'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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)?

Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 427 students.

How much does Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) spend per student?

Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) spends $11,766 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #182 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)?

Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) students are 39.6% Hispanic or Latino, 27.2% White, 13.2% African American, 4.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)?

Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204) has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #182 out of 437 districts in Arizona.