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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)

Arizona · Public School District
20
Schools
7,214
Students
$17,489
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
85.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+34pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) is a public school district in Arizona serving 7,214 students across 20 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 2 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $17,489 is above average for a US public school district. 86% 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 35/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C O Greenfield School04–08481
Percy L Julian School04–08284
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,489+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
40%
State
31.1%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal
29.3%

Funding is shared between state (31%) and local sources (40%), with notable federal support (29%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
7,214
Students
86%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score35/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,489 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
86% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
29% 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 Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) has 20 public schools, serving a total of 7,214 students.
How much does Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) spend per student?
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) spends $17,489 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
86% of students in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
No, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) serve?
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) is 35/100. 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.