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Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus

3801 W MISSOURI AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85019Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK04Non-Charter
768
Students
Total enrolled
$13,717
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
20.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
35% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
28% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 768 students in grades PK–04 in PHOENIX, Arizona.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,717 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus is a large elementary in PHOENIX, Arizona, serving grades PK–04 with 768 students. The district invests $13,717 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus

768
Total Students
20.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
94%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution395 male · 373 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility94%
National avg 52% · 721 students
Student Composition
80%
9%
Asian5%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino80%
Black9%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040060000016

Academic Outcomes at Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85019

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,717Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,717
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,035
Student Support$2,606
Administration$1,646
Operations$2,058
Other$1,372
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,717 spent per student, an estimated $6,077 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
21%
State government
42.7%
Local (property tax)
20.7%
Federal programs
36.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 94% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (602)242-0281
NCES ID: 040060000016
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PHOENIX seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
3801 W MISSOURI AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85019
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.