How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy | James W. Rice Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 617 | 686 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.0% | 62.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy | James W. Rice Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,949 | $12,777 |
| District | Cartwright School District #83 | Alhambra Elementary School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy | James W. Rice Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| African American | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89.0% | 90.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy | James W. Rice Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 636:1 | 370:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.5% | 56.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 92 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.