How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Mountain Elementary | Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | QUEEN CREEK, AZ | Queen Creek, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 682 | 1,153 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 21.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| 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 Mountain Elementary | Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,300 | $17,300 |
| District | Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | Queen Creek Unified District (4245) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Mountain Elementary | Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.6% | 68.6% |
| African American | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Mountain Elementary | Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 682:1 | 1153:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.7% | 32.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 14 |
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.