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Avondale Elementary District (4272)

Arizona · Public School District
9
Schools
5,898
Students
$11,383
Per-Pupil Spend
-21% nat'l
64.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Avondale Elementary District (4272) is a public school district in Arizona serving 5,898 students across 9 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $11,383 is below the national average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centerra Mirage STEM AcademyPK–08629
Copper TrailsPK–08994
Desert StarPK–08638
Desert ThunderPK–08911
Eliseo C. Felix School02–05532
Lattie CoorPK–02344
Michael AndersonPK–08758
Wildflower Accelerated AcademyPK–08683
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Avondale Middle School06–08409
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,383-21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
39%
State
45.5%
Local (property tax)
38.8%
Federal
15.7%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,898
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score39/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,383, spending is 21% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,898 students.
How much does Avondale Elementary District (4272) spend per student?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) spends $11,383 per pupil — 21% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
65% of students in Avondale Elementary District (4272) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
No, Avondale Elementary District (4272) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Avondale Elementary District (4272) serve?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Avondale Elementary District (4272) is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.