How do these schools compare?
| Metric | L. Thomas Heck Middle School | Verrado Heritage Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Litchfield Park, AZ | Buckeye, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 471 | 1,014 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 24.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.0% | 18.0% |
| 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 | L. Thomas Heck Middle School | Verrado Heritage Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| District | Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | Litchfield Elementary District (4281) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | L. Thomas Heck Middle School | Verrado Heritage Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.0% | 42.9% |
| African American | 11.3% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.8% | 42.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 7.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | L. Thomas Heck Middle School | Verrado Heritage Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 81.5% | 38.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 141 | 33 |
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.