How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Meadows Elementary School | Estrella Foothills Global Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LAVEEN, AZ | Laveen, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 984 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.0% | 37.0% |
| 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 | Desert Meadows Elementary School | Estrella Foothills Global Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,846 | $10,846 |
| District | Laveen Elementary District (4276) | Laveen Elementary District (4276) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Meadows Elementary School | Estrella Foothills Global Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| African American | 23.9% | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.8% | 56.8% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.7% | 1.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Meadows Elementary School | Estrella Foothills Global Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1020:1 | 3280:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.4% | 14.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 29 | 21 |
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.