Toltec School District (4450)

ELOY, Arizona — 2 schools

1,133
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,716
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Toltec School District (4450) operates 2 public schools serving 1,133 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,270 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pinal County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,716 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 25.9% local, 51.7% state, and 22.4% 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 $58,839 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #212 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 56.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% White, 6.3% African American across the district's schools.

Arizona City Elementary School accounts for 62.2% of all Toltec School District (4450) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Toltec School District (4450)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Toltec School District (4450) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 77.0% 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

Toltec School District (4450) chronic absenteeism rate is 56.5% — 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?

22.4%
Federal
51.7%
State
25.9%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
212 / 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 Pinal 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

$58,839
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 2 schools in Toltec School District (4450).

White 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
African American 6.3%
Multiracial 3.6%
Other 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

56.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Toltec School District (4450)

School Enrollment
Arizona City Elementary School
790
Toltec Elementary School
480

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Toltec School District (4450)?

Toltec School District (4450) has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 1,133 students.

How much does Toltec School District (4450) spend per student?

Toltec School District (4450) spends $10,716 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #212 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Toltec School District (4450)?

The average teacher salary in Toltec School District (4450) is $58,839 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Toltec School District (4450)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pinal County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Toltec School District (4450)?

Toltec School District (4450) students are 66.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% White, 6.3% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Toltec School District (4450)?

Toltec School District (4450) has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #212 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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