Laveen Elementary District (4276)

LAVEEN, Arizona — 10 schools

7,766
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$10,846
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Laveen Elementary District (4276) operates 10 public schools serving 7,766 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 8,148 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 $10,846 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 29.7% local, 53.8% state, and 16.5% 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 $54,433 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #173 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 1502.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 46.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% African American, 8.6% White across the district's schools.

Laveen Elementary District (4276) school enrollment varies 28× across entities

Laveen Elementary District (4276) school enrollment ranges from 37 students (lowest) to 1,020 students (highest), a spread of 983 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Laveen Elementary District (4276) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.6% 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

Laveen Elementary District (4276) student-counselor ratio is 1502:1 — 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

Laveen Elementary District (4276) chronic absenteeism rate is 46.1% — 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?

16.5%
Federal
53.8%
State
29.7%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
173 / 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

$54,433
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 Laveen Elementary District (4276).

White 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
African American 18.7%
Asian 2.8%
Multiracial 4.1%
Other 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1502.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
46.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Laveen Elementary District (4276)

School Enrollment
Desert Meadows Elementary School
1,020
Rogers Ranch School
997
Paseo Pointe School
988
Estrella Foothills Global Academy
984
Laveen Elementary School
894
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
893
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
863
Cheatham Elementary School
758
Maurice C. Cash Elementary School
714
Laveen Online Academy
37

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?

Laveen Elementary District (4276) has 10 schools, including 7 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 7,766 students.

How much does Laveen Elementary District (4276) spend per student?

Laveen Elementary District (4276) spends $10,846 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #173 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?

The average teacher salary in Laveen Elementary District (4276) is $54,433 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Laveen Elementary District (4276)?

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 Laveen Elementary District (4276)?

Laveen Elementary District (4276) students are 63.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% African American, 8.6% White, 2.8% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Laveen Elementary District (4276)?

Laveen Elementary District (4276) has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #173 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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