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Crane Elementary District (4501)

Arizona · Public School District
12
Schools
6,077
Students
$9,952
Per-Pupil Spend
-31% nat'l
66.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Crane Elementary District (4501) is a public school district in Arizona serving 6,077 students across 12 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $9,952 is below the national average for a US public school district. 67% 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 42/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial Middle School06–08715
Crane Middle School06–08610
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Great Beginnings Pre-SchoolPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,952-31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
15%
State
57.7%
Local (property tax)
14.7%
Federal
27.7%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
6,077
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score42/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,952, spending is 31% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% 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 Crane Elementary District (4501)?
Crane Elementary District (4501) has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,077 students.
How much does Crane Elementary District (4501) spend per student?
Crane Elementary District (4501) spends $9,952 per pupil — 31% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Crane Elementary District (4501)?
67% of students in Crane Elementary District (4501) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Crane Elementary District (4501)?
No, Crane Elementary District (4501) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Crane Elementary District (4501) serve?
Crane Elementary District (4501) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Crane Elementary District (4501)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Crane Elementary District (4501) is 42/100. 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.