Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965)

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Prescott, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) #261 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,292 per pupil, Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) ranks #363 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

256
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,292
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) operates 1 public schools serving 256 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Yavapai County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,292 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 4.8% local, 83.3% state, and 11.9% 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 30/100, ranked #261 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 278:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 31.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.8% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Tri-City College Prep, enrolling 278 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Tri-City College Prep accounts for 100.0% of all Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) a distant remainder — means Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) is typically wider than the Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) chronic absenteeism rate is 31.3% — 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?

11.9%
Federal
83.3%
State
4.8%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
261 / 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 Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965).

White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 2.9%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
278:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
31.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965)

School Enrollment
Tri-City College Prep
Charter
278

How Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (4202) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Archway Classical Academy Trivium West (1001937) Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Khalsa Family Services (79420) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Edison Project (743644) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965)'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 Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965)?

Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 256 students.

How much does Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) spend per student?

Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) spends $10,292 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #261 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965)?

Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) students are 74.8% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965)?

Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #261 out of 437 districts in Arizona.