How do these schools compare?
| Metric | La Paloma Academy-South | Liberty Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Tucson, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 501 | 490 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 29.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.8% | 71.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | La Paloma Academy-South | Liberty Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $4,999 | $10,153 |
| District | Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) | Sunnyside Unified School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | La Paloma Academy-South | Liberty Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.8% | 2.2% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93.4% | 91.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | La Paloma Academy-South | Liberty Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 537:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.1% | 61.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 13 |
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.