Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)

CASA GRANDE, Arizona — 14 schools

6,579
Total Enrollment
14
Schools
$11,940
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) operates 14 public schools serving 6,579 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 other, 3 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,771 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pinal County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,940 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 27.9% local, 49.5% state, and 22.6% 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 $50,025 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #202 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 495.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 65.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.0% White, 6.1% African American across the district's schools.

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) school enrollment varies 6.1× across entities

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) school enrollment ranges from 120 students (lowest) to 737 students (highest), a spread of 617 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 64.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) student-counselor ratio is 495:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) chronic absenteeism rate is 65.7% — 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?

22.6%
Federal
49.5%
State
27.9%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
202 / 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 Pinal 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

$50,025
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 14 schools in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446).

White 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 4.7%
Other 4.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

495.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
65.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)

School Enrollment
Cactus Middle School
737
Villago Middle School
723
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
668
Casa Grande Middle School
648
Palo Verde School
548
Cottonwood Elementary School
515
Desert Willow Elementary School
505
Ironwood School
481
Cholla Elementary School
458
Saguaro Elementary School
456
Mesquite Elementary School
439
Evergreen Elementary School
332
Cgesd Online Learning Academy
141
Early Childhood Learning Center
120

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) has 14 schools, including 3 middle, 10 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 6,579 students.

How much does Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) spend per student?

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) spends $11,940 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #202 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?

The average teacher salary in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) is $50,025 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?

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

What is the demographic composition of Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) students are 63.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.0% White, 6.1% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 14 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #202 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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