P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)

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Tolleson, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) #212 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,496 per pupil, P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) ranks #450 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

875
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,496
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 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 $9,496 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 1.9% local, 65.0% state, and 33.0% 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 36/100, ranked #212 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain, enrolling 895 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) a distant remainder — 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% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

36
Equity Score
212 / 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 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

How P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Tombstone Unified District (4168) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
San Tan Montessori School Inc. (89798) Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Archway Classical Academy Trivium West (90915) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Heritage Elementary School (81076) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)'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 P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)?

P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) has 1 school, 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 $9,496 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #212 in Arizona.

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 school. 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 36/100, ranking #212 out of 437 districts in Arizona.