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Haley Elementary

3401 S LAYTON LAKES BLVD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
765
Students
Total enrolled
$11,696
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 765 students in grades PK–06 in CHANDLER, Arizona.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,696 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Haley Elementary is a large elementary in CHANDLER, Arizona, serving grades PK–06 with 765 students. The district invests $11,696 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 11% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Haley Elementary

765
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
11%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution384 male · 381 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility11%
National avg 52% · 83 students
Student Composition
64%
20%
Asian5%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black3%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040187002951

Academic Outcomes at Haley Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 64th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85286

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,696Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,696
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,146
Student Support$2,222
Administration$1,404
Operations$1,754
Other$1,170
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,696 spent per student, an estimated $5,181 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
43%
State government
44.2%
Local (property tax)
42.7%
Federal programs
13.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 11% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,696/student, 18% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Charlotte Patterson ElementaryRiggs ElementaryChandler Traditional Academy - IndependenceRobert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
+14 more
↓
Middle
Santan Junior High SchoolBogle Junior High SchoolWillie & Coy Payne Jr. HighWillis Junior High School
+2 more
↓
High School
Hamilton High SchoolChandler High SchoolDr. Camille Casteel High SchoolPerry High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChandler Unified District #80 (4242) →
Phone: (480)224-3500
NCES ID: 040187002951
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CHANDLER seeking a public elementary 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.

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High
Hamilton High School
3,850 students · 08–12
● 24 opp18% FRL
High
Chandler High School
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● 44 opp46% FRL
High
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
3,140 students · 07–12
● 36 opp12% FRL
High
Perry High School
2,822 students · 08–12
12% FRL
High
Basha High School
2,814 students · 06–12
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High
Arizona College Prep High School
1,775 students · 07–12
● 50 opp7% FRL
Mid
Santan Junior High School
1,234 students · 07–08
● 50 opp13% FRL
Mid
Bogle Junior High School
1,151 students · 07–08
● 24 opp26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3401 S LAYTON LAKES BLVD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286
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.