Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398)

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Chandler, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 18/100 ranks Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) #390 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,672 per pupil, Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) ranks #502 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

451
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,672
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) operates 1 public schools serving 451 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,672 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 29.7% local, 62.0% state, and 8.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 18/100, ranked #390 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 32.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.6% Hispanic or Latino, 35.9% White, 9.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley, enrolling 563 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley accounts for 100.0% of all Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) a distant remainder — means Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) chronic absenteeism rate is 32.7% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

8.3%
Federal
62.0%
State
29.7%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
390 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398).

White 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
African American 9.8%
Asian 3.0%
Multiracial 7.1%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

32.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398)

School Enrollment
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Charter
563

How Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc. (89784) Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Happy Valley East (90906) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Joseph City Unified District (4388) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Sacaton Elementary District (4449) Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Madison Highland Prep (91935) Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398)'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 Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398)?

Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 451 students.

How much does Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) spend per student?

Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) spends $9,672 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #390 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398)?

Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) students are 42.6% Hispanic or Latino, 35.9% White, 9.8% African American, 3.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398)?

Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #390 out of 437 districts in Arizona.