Continental Elementary District (4416)

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Green Valley, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 52/100 ranks Continental Elementary District (4416) #110 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,419 per pupil, Continental Elementary District (4416) ranks #144 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

639
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,419
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Continental Elementary District (4416) operates 1 public schools serving 639 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Pima County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,419 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 61.5% local, 20.1% state, and 18.4% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 52/100, ranked #110 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 22.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.8% Hispanic or Latino, 39.2% White, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Continental Elementary School, enrolling 643 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Continental Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Continental Elementary District (4416) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Continental Elementary District (4416) a distant remainder — means Continental Elementary District (4416)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Continental Elementary District (4416) chronic absenteeism rate is 22.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Continental Elementary District (4416) is typically wider than the Continental Elementary District (4416)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.4%
Federal
20.1%
State
61.5%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
110 / 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 Continental Elementary District (4416).

White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

22.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Continental Elementary District (4416)

School Enrollment
Continental Elementary School
643

How Continental Elementary District (4416) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Roosevelt Preparatory Academy (92704) Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Northland Preparatory Academy (4204) Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Pointe Schools (79455) Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Mission Heights Pr (90548) Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Continental Elementary District (4416)'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 Continental Elementary District (4416)?

Continental Elementary District (4416) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 639 students.

How much does Continental Elementary District (4416) spend per student?

Continental Elementary District (4416) spends $14,419 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #110 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Continental Elementary District (4416)?

Continental Elementary District (4416) students are 53.8% Hispanic or Latino, 39.2% White, 1.6% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Continental Elementary District (4416)?

Continental Elementary District (4416) has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #110 out of 437 districts in Arizona.