Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) #232 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,188 per pupil, Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) ranks #373 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

663
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,188
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) operates 1 public schools serving 663 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 $10,188 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 9.5% local, 70.8% state, and 19.7% 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 33/100, ranked #232 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 47.8% White, 38.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Hearn Academy the - a Ball Charter School, enrolling 678 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Hearn Academy the - a Ball Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) a distant remainder — means Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Where does the funding come from?

19.7%
Federal
70.8%
State
9.5%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
232 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294).

White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 3.7%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294)

School Enrollment
Hearn Academy the - a Ball Charter School
Charter
678

How Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92318) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Choice Academies Inc. (90138) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Williams Unified District (4193) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (273398) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294)'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 Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294)?

Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 663 students.

How much does Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) spend per student?

Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) spends $10,188 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #232 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294)?

Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) students are 47.8% White, 38.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% African American, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294)?

Ball Charter Schools (Hearn) (4294) has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #232 out of 437 districts in Arizona.