How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gladden Farms Elementary | La Paloma Academy Marana |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marana, AZ | Marana, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 742 | 157 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 19.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.9% | 61.1% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gladden Farms Elementary | La Paloma Academy Marana |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,680 | $17,657 |
| District | Marana Unified School District 6 | Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gladden Farms Elementary | La Paloma Academy Marana |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.7% | 31.2% |
| African American | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.8% | 58.0% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gladden Farms Elementary | La Paloma Academy Marana |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 459:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.6% | 52.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | - |
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.