P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)

TOLLESON, Arizona — 1 schools

875
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,644
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) operates 1 public schools serving 875 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 895 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 $11,644 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 1.9% local, 65.0% state, and 33.0% 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 — 42/100, ranked #176 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 67.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% African American, 3.5% White across the district's schools.

Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain accounts for 100.0% of all P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) chronic absenteeism rate is 67.7% — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

33.0%
Federal
65.0%
State
1.9%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
176 / 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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235).

White 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
African American 11.1%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

67.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)

School Enrollment
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
Charter
895

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)?

P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 875 students.

How much does P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) spend per student?

P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) spends $11,644 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #176 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)?

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 P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)?

P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) students are 82.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% African American, 3.5% White, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)?

P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #176 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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