How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ford Elementary | Sonoran Science Academy East |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Tucson, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 182 | 467 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.7% | 41.9% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ford Elementary | Sonoran Science Academy East |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,783 | $7,415 |
| District | Tucson Unified School District | Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (89915) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ford Elementary | Sonoran Science Academy East |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.1% | 32.3% |
| African American | 9.3% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.6% | 50.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ford Elementary | Sonoran Science Academy East |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 222:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.3% | 44.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
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.