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Sevilla Elementary School-West Campus

3851 W MISSOURI AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85019Alhambra Elementary District (4280) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
667
Students
Total enrolled
$13,717
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
20.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 35% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 667 students in grades 05–08 in PHOENIX, Arizona.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,717 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sevilla Elementary School-West Campus is a large middle in PHOENIX, Arizona, serving grades 05–08 with 667 students. The district invests $13,717 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Sevilla Elementary School-West Campus

667
Total Students
20.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution337 male · 330 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 512 students
Student Composition
80%
9%
Asian4%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino80%
Black9%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040060002002

Academic Outcomes at Sevilla Elementary School-West Campus

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85019

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,717Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,717
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,035
Student Support$2,606
Administration$1,646
Operations$2,058
Other$1,372
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,717 spent per student, an estimated $6,077 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
21%
State government
42.7%
Local (property tax)
20.7%
Federal programs
36.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Catalina Ventura SchoolBarcelona Elementary SchoolGranada Elementary School-West CampusWestwood Elementary School
+9 more
↓
Middle
Granada Elementary School-East CampusChoice Learning Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAlhambra Elementary District (4280) →
Phone: (602)347-0232
NCES ID: 040060002002
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PHOENIX seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Elem
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Elem
Granada Elementary School-West Campus
857 students · PK–04
● 33 opp73% FRL
Elem
Westwood Elementary School
805 students · KG–05
● 36 opp93% FRL
Mid
Granada Elementary School-East Campus
783 students · 04–08
● 33 opp66% FRL
Elem
Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus
768 students · PK–04
● 36 opp94% FRL
Elem
James W. Rice Elementary School
739 students · PK–08
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Elem
Alhambra Traditional School
723 students · KG–08
● 33 opp56% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3851 W MISSOURI AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85019
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.