Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 19 schools

7,214
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$17,489
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) operates 19 public schools serving 7,214 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 16 other, 3 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,122 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 $17,489 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 39.7% local, 31.1% state, and 29.3% 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 $62,883 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 69/100, ranked #20 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 441.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 62.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.2% African American, 2.5% White across the district's schools.

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) school enrollment varies 6.6× across entities

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) school enrollment ranges from 87 students (lowest) to 577 students (highest), a spread of 490 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 81.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) student-counselor ratio is 441:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) chronic absenteeism rate is 62.6% — 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?

29.3%
Federal
31.1%
State
39.7%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
20 / 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

Average Teacher Salary

$62,883
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 19 schools in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279).

White 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
African American 13.2%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 1.9%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

441.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
62.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)

School Enrollment
Valley View School
577
Sunland Elementary School
573
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
485
Irene Lopez School
483
Southwest Elementary School
475
C O Greenfield School
453
Bernard Black Elementary School
414
Cesar E Chavez Community School
408
T G Barr School
402
Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
395
Ignacio Conchos School
393
John F Kennedy Elementary School
352
John R Davis School
324
Maxine O Bush Elementary School
299
V H Lassen Elementary School
266
Percy L Julian School
256
C J Jorgensen School
242
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
238
Iamrsdonline Academy
87

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) has 19 schools, including 16 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 7,214 students.

How much does Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) spend per student?

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) spends $17,489 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #20 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?

The average teacher salary in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) is $62,883 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?

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 Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) students are 79.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.2% African American, 2.5% White, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #20 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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