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Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Arizona · Public School District
44
Schools
43,716
Students
$11,696
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
24.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
92.8%
Graduation Rate
+6.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) is a public school district in Arizona serving 43,716 students across 44 schools. It includes 31 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,696 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (44)
Elementary Schools31 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary SchoolPK–06675
Audrey & Robert Ryan ElementaryPK–06612
Basha ElementaryPK–06607
Chandler Traditional Academy - GoodmanPK–06642
Chandler Traditional Academy - IndependencePK–06820
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty CampusPK–06737
Chandler Traditional Academy-FreedomPK–06619
Chandler Traditional Academy-HumphreyPK–06467
Charlotte Patterson ElementaryPK–06851
Dr Howard K Conley Elementary SchoolPK–06681
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary SchoolPK–06673
Frye Elementary SchoolPK–06578
Galveston Elementary SchoolPK–06461
Haley ElementaryPK–06765
Hartford Sylvia Encinas ElementaryPK–06760
Ira A. Fulton ElementaryPK–06590
Jane D. Hull ElementaryPK–06529
John & Carol Carlson ElementaryPK–06649
John M Andersen Elementary SchoolPK–06450
Knox Gifted AcademyPK–06672
Navarrete ElementaryPK–06461
Riggs ElementaryPK–06833
Robert and Danell Tarwater ElementaryPK–06787
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary SchoolPK–06760
Rudy G Bologna ElementaryPK–06471
San Marcos Elementary SchoolPK–06371
Sanborn Elementary SchoolPK–06507
Santan ElementaryPK–06651
Shumway Leadership AcademyPK–06476
T. Dale Hancock Elementary SchoolPK–06685
Weinberg Gifted AcademyPK–06608
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arizona College Prep High School07–121,775
Basha High School06–122,814
Chandler High School08–123,597
Dr. Camille Casteel High School07–123,140
Hamilton High School08–123,850
Perry High School08–122,822
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chandler Online AcademyKG–12405
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,696-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
43%
State
44.2%
Local (property tax)
42.7%
Federal
13.1%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
44
Schools
43,716
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.8%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.8% graduation rate — 6.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 44 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,696, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) has 44 public schools, serving a total of 43,716 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
The graduation rate is 92.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) spend per student?
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) spends $11,696 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
24% of students in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
No, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) serve?
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) is 44/100. 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.