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Cartwright Elementary District (4282)

Arizona · Public School District
23
Schools
14,338
Students
$16,285
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
71.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Cartwright Elementary District (4282) is a public school district in Arizona serving 14,338 students across 23 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 4 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $16,285 is above average for a US public school district. 72% 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 37/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,285+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
17%
State
42.2%
Local (property tax)
16.7%
Federal
41.1%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (17%), with notable federal support (41%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
14,338
Students
72%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
41% 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 Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) has 23 public schools, serving a total of 14,338 students.
How much does Cartwright Elementary District (4282) spend per student?
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) spends $16,285 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
72% of students in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
No, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cartwright Elementary District (4282) serve?
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cartwright Elementary District (4282) is 37/100. 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.