Creighton Elementary District (4263)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 10 schools

5,075
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$13,562
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Creighton Elementary District (4263) operates 10 public schools serving 5,075 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 other, 3 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,835 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 $13,562 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 35.7% local, 35.8% state, and 28.5% 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 $52,393 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #59 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 50.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% White, 5.7% African American across the district's schools.

Papago School accounts for 15.7% of all Creighton Elementary District (4263) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Creighton Elementary District (4263)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Creighton Elementary District (4263) school enrollment varies 40× across entities

Creighton Elementary District (4263) school enrollment ranges from 19 students (lowest) to 757 students (highest), a spread of 738 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Creighton Elementary District (4263) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 72.9% 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

Creighton Elementary District (4263) chronic absenteeism rate is 50.3% — 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?

28.5%
Federal
35.8%
State
35.7%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
59 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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

Average Teacher Salary

$52,393
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 10 schools in Creighton Elementary District (4263).

White 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
African American 5.7%
Multiracial 1.9%
Other 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

50.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Creighton Elementary District (4263)

School Enrollment
Papago School
757
Monte Vista Elementary School
703
Loma Linda Elementary School
605
Gateway School
577
William T Machan Elementary School
540
Biltmore Preparatory Academy
537
Excelencia School
501
The Creighton Academy
411
Larry C Kennedy School
185
Creighton Virtual Academy
19

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?

Creighton Elementary District (4263) has 10 schools, including 7 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,075 students.

How much does Creighton Elementary District (4263) spend per student?

Creighton Elementary District (4263) spends $13,562 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #59 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Creighton Elementary District (4263)?

The average teacher salary in Creighton Elementary District (4263) is $52,393 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Creighton Elementary District (4263)?

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 Creighton Elementary District (4263)?

Creighton Elementary District (4263) students are 83.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% White, 5.7% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Creighton Elementary District (4263)?

Creighton Elementary District (4263) has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #59 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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