How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Manzanita Elementary School | Palo Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PHOENIX, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 539 | 797 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.0% | 80.0% |
| 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 | Manzanita Elementary School | Palo Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,508 | $12,508 |
| District | Washington Elementary School District (4260) | Washington Elementary School District (4260) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Manzanita Elementary School | Palo Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| African American | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.6% | 65.0% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Manzanita Elementary School | Palo Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 67.2% | 79.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 75 | 235 |
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.