How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J. O. Combs Middle School | Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Tan Valley, AZ | QUEEN CREEK, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 581 | 384 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.3:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.9% | 43.0% |
| 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 | J. O. Combs Middle School | Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,789 | $9,789 |
| District | J O Combs Unified School District (4445) | J O Combs Unified School District (4445) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J. O. Combs Middle School | Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.6% | 50.0% |
| African American | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5% | 36.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J. O. Combs Middle School | Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 290.5:1 | 384:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.2% | 63.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 139 | 3 |
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.