Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 1 schools

303
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,427
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957) operates 1 public schools serving 303 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 286 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 $9,427 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 6.5% local, 87.0% state, and 6.5% 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 — 18/100, ranked #391 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 286:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 60.5% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American across the district's schools.

Desert Marigold School accounts for 100.0% of all Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957)-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

Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957) student-counselor ratio is 286:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957) is typically wider than the Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.5%
Federal
87.0%
State
6.5%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
391 / 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 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 Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957).

White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 7.0%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

286:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957)

School Enrollment
Desert Marigold School
Charter
286

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957)?

Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 303 students.

How much does Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957) spend per student?

Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957) spends $9,427 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #391 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957)?

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 Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957)?

Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957) students are 60.5% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American, 2.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957)?

Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957) has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #391 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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