How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bales Elementary School | John S McCain III Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BUCKEYE, AZ | BUCKEYE, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 699 | 777 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.0% | 41.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bales Elementary School | John S McCain III Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,710 | $12,710 |
| District | Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | Buckeye Elementary District (4269) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bales Elementary School | John S McCain III Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.7% | 24.3% |
| African American | 7.7% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.5% | 66.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bales Elementary School | John S McCain III Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 699:1 | 777:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 61.9% | 33.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 61 | 73 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.