Toltec School District (4450)

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Eloy, Arizona - 2 schools

An equity score of 29/100 ranks Toltec School District (4450) #264 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,641 per pupil, Toltec School District (4450) ranks #508 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,133
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$9,641
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Toltec School District (4450) operates 2 public schools serving 1,133 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Pinal County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,641 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.9% local, 51.7% state, and 22.4% 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 29/100, ranked #264 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.

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.

Its largest campus is Arizona City Elementary School, enrolling 790 students (62% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Toltec School District (4450) a distant remainder — means Toltec School District (4450)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Toltec School District (4450) reports 78.4% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

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

Where does the funding come from?

22.4%
Federal
51.7%
State
25.9%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
264 / 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 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

How Toltec School District (4450) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Pan-American Elementary Charter (79578) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (92610) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Toltec School District (4450)'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 Toltec School District (4450)?

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

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

Toltec School District (4450) spends $9,641 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #264 in Arizona.

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 29/100, ranking #264 out of 437 districts in Arizona.