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Pendergast Elementary District (4283)

Arizona · Public School District
12
Schools
8,266
Students
$12,408
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
68.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Pendergast Elementary District (4283) is a public school district in Arizona serving 8,266 students across 12 schools. It includes 12 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $12,408 is below the national average for a US public school district. 68% 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 43/100.

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All Schools (12)
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,408-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
28%
State
49.4%
Local (property tax)
28.1%
Federal
22.5%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (28%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
8,266
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score43/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
Pendergast Elementary District (4283) has 12 public schools, serving a total of 8,266 students.
How much does Pendergast Elementary District (4283) spend per student?
Pendergast Elementary District (4283) spends $12,408 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
68% of students in Pendergast Elementary District (4283) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
No, Pendergast Elementary District (4283) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pendergast Elementary District (4283) serve?
Pendergast Elementary District (4283) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pendergast Elementary District (4283) is 43/100. 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.