Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)

CHANDLER, Arizona — 1 schools

548
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,498
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917) operates 1 public schools serving 548 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 601 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 $10,498 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 1.5% local, 76.9% state, and 21.6% 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. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #233 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 601:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 34.1% White, 31.6% African American, 20.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Paragon Science Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)-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

Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917) student-counselor ratio is 601:1 — 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

Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917) chronic absenteeism rate is 36.4% — 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?

21.6%
Federal
76.9%
State
1.5%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
233 / 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 Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917).

White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 31.6%
Asian 20.0%
Multiracial 5.2%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
601:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)

School Enrollment
Paragon Science Academy
Charter
601

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)?

Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 548 students.

How much does Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917) spend per student?

Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917) spends $10,498 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #233 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)?

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 Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)?

Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917) students are 34.1% White, 31.6% African American, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)?

Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917) has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #233 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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