Litchfield Elementary District (4281)

Litchfield Park, Arizona — 16 schools

10,828
Total Enrollment
16
Schools
$9,792
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) operates 16 public schools serving 10,828 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 other, 5 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,755 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 $9,792 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 36.8% local, 50.0% state, and 13.2% 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 $53,963 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #339 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 45.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 34.8% White, 8.2% African American across the district's schools.

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) school enrollment varies 59× across entities

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) school enrollment ranges from 19 students (lowest) to 1,123 students (highest), a spread of 1,104 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

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) chronic absenteeism rate is 45.1% — 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?

13.2%
Federal
50.0%
State
36.8%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
339 / 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

Average Teacher Salary

$53,963
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 16 schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281).

White 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
African American 8.2%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 5.9%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

45.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)

School Enrollment
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014
Western Sky Middle School
952
Verrado Elementary School
847
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782
Verrado Middle School
731
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
664
Dreaming Summit Elementary
655
Litchfield Elementary School
653
Palm Valley Elementary
643
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
595
Corte Sierra Elementary School
564
Scott L Libby Elementary School
560
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
482
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
471
White Tanks Learning Center
19

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) has 16 schools, including 11 other, 5 elementary. Total enrollment is 10,828 students.

How much does Litchfield Elementary District (4281) spend per student?

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) spends $9,792 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #339 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?

The average teacher salary in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) is $53,963 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?

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 Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) students are 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 34.8% White, 8.2% African American, 2.6% Asian, averaged across 16 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #339 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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