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Laveen Elementary District (4276)

Arizona · Public School District
10
Schools
7,766
Students
$10,846
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
65.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Laveen Elementary District (4276) is a public school district in Arizona serving 7,766 students across 10 schools. It includes 10 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $10,846 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 22/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,846-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
30%
State
53.8%
Local (property tax)
29.7%
Federal
16.5%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
7,766
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score22/100
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,846, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 22/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
Laveen Elementary District (4276) has 10 public schools, serving a total of 7,766 students.
How much does Laveen Elementary District (4276) spend per student?
Laveen Elementary District (4276) spends $10,846 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
65% of students in Laveen Elementary District (4276) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
No, Laveen Elementary District (4276) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Laveen Elementary District (4276) serve?
Laveen Elementary District (4276) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Laveen Elementary District (4276) is 22/100. 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.