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Prekindergarten· 14 schools in district

Early Childhood Learning Center

390 East Lakeside Parkway, Casa Grande, AZ 85122Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
156
Students
Total enrolled
$11,961
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
44.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 189% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 156 students in grades PK–PK in Casa Grande, Arizona.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,961 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Early Childhood Learning Center is a small prekindergarten in Casa Grande, Arizona, serving grades PK–PK with 156 students. The district invests $11,961 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, with a 44.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Early Childhood Learning Center

156
Total Students
44.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution91 male · 65 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Student Composition
20%
72%
Asian1%
White20%
Hispanic / Latino72%
Black3%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040171003201

Academic Outcomes at Early Childhood Learning Center

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 16th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85122

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,961Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,961
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,263
Student Support$2,273
Administration$1,435
Operations$1,794
Other$1,196
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,961 spent per student, an estimated $5,299 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
28%
State government
49.5%
Local (property tax)
27.9%
Federal programs
22.6%
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
  • 44.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
McCartney Ranch Elementary SchoolCholla Elementary SchoolPalo Verde SchoolIronwood School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Villago Middle SchoolCactus Middle SchoolCasa Grande Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyPinal County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCasa Grande Elementary District (4446) →
Phone: (520)876-0045
NCES ID: 040171003201
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Casa Grande seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
Mid
Villago Middle School
794 students · 06–08
● 37 opp54% FRL
Mid
Cactus Middle School
779 students · 06–08
● 37 opp63% FRL
Elem
McCartney Ranch Elementary School
660 students · PK–08
● 37 opp62% FRL
Mid
Casa Grande Middle School
645 students · 06–08
● 37 opp84% FRL
Elem
Cholla Elementary School
510 students · PK–08
● 37 opp73% FRL
Elem
Palo Verde School
501 students · PK–08
● 37 opp91% FRL
Elem
Ironwood School
478 students · PK–08
● 37 opp65% FRL
Elem
Saguaro Elementary School
475 students · PK–08
● 37 opp88% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
390 East Lakeside Parkway, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
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.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.