How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sunburst School | Sweetwater School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Glendale, AZ | Glendale, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 556 | 483 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.9% | 55.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Sunburst School | Sweetwater School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,008 | $12,008 |
| District | Washington Elementary School District 6 | Washington Elementary School District 6 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sunburst School | Sweetwater School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.2% | 37.1% |
| African American | 11.2% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.4% | 48.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.3% | 2.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sunburst School | Sweetwater School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.9% | 56.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 25 | 4 |
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.