Benchmark School Inc. (10972)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 1 schools

410
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,189
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Benchmark School Inc. (10972) operates 1 public schools serving 410 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 328 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 $9,189 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 2.9% local, 95.0% state, and 2.2% 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. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #360 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

. Demographically, the student body averages 69.2% White, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Benchmark School accounts for 100.0% of all Benchmark School Inc. (10972) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Benchmark School Inc. (10972)-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?

2.2%
Federal
95.0%
State
2.9%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
360 / 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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Benchmark School Inc. (10972).

White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 3.7%
Multiracial 9.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Benchmark School Inc. (10972)

School Enrollment
Benchmark School
Charter
328

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Benchmark School Inc. (10972)?

Benchmark School Inc. (10972) has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 410 students.

How much does Benchmark School Inc. (10972) spend per student?

Benchmark School Inc. (10972) spends $9,189 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #360 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Benchmark School Inc. (10972)?

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 Benchmark School Inc. (10972)?

Benchmark School Inc. (10972) students are 69.2% White, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% Asian, 1.2% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Benchmark School Inc. (10972)?

Benchmark School Inc. (10972) has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #360 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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