How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Star | Desert Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GOODYEAR, AZ | GOODYEAR, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 637 | 928 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.8:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.9% | 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 Star | Desert Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,383 | $11,383 |
| District | Avondale Elementary District (4272) | Avondale Elementary District (4272) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Star | Desert Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| African American | 12.6% | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.5% | 61.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Star | Desert Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 637:1 | 928:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.0% | 51.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 71 | 63 |
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.