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Washington Elementary School District (4260)

Arizona · Public School District
32
Schools
19,185
Students
$12,508
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
77.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Washington Elementary School District (4260) is a public school district in Arizona serving 19,185 students across 32 schools. It includes 27 elementary, 5 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $12,508 is below the national average for a US public school district. 77% 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 40/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,508-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
30%
State
45.6%
Local (property tax)
29.6%
Federal
24.8%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
19,185
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score40/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% 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 Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Washington Elementary School District (4260) has 32 public schools, serving a total of 19,185 students.
How much does Washington Elementary School District (4260) spend per student?
Washington Elementary School District (4260) spends $12,508 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
77% of students in Washington Elementary School District (4260) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
No, Washington Elementary School District (4260) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Washington Elementary School District (4260) serve?
Washington Elementary School District (4260) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Washington Elementary School District (4260) is 40/100. 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.