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Surprise Elementary School

12907 W GREENWAY RD, EL MIRAGE, AZ 85335Dysart Unified District (4243) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
771
Students
Total enrolled
$11,753
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 771 students in grades PK–08 in EL MIRAGE, Arizona.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,753 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Surprise Elementary School is a large elementary in EL MIRAGE, Arizona, serving grades PK–08 with 771 students. The district invests $11,753 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Surprise Elementary School

771
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution399 male · 372 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 555 students
Student Composition
17%
68%
Asian1%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino68%
Black7%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040269000201

Academic Outcomes at Surprise Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85335

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,753Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,753
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,172
Student Support$2,233
Administration$1,410
Operations$1,763
Other$1,175
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,753 spent per student, an estimated $5,207 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
38%
State government
44.3%
Local (property tax)
38.2%
Federal programs
17.5%
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-average funding — $11,753/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
Marley Park ElementaryAsante Preparatory AcademySunset Hills ElementaryCanyon Ridge School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Sonoran Heights Middle SchoolDysart Middle SchoolCimarron Springs Middle SchoolAshton Ranch Middle School
↓
High School
Valley Vista High SchoolShadow Ridge High SchoolWillow Canyon High SchoolDysart High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDysart Unified District (4243) →
Phone: (623)876-7400
NCES ID: 040269000201
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in EL MIRAGE 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.

More in Dysart Unified District (4243)
High
Valley Vista High School
2,464 students · 07–12
● 55 opp44% FRL
High
Shadow Ridge High School
2,323 students · 07–12
● 33 opp21% FRL
High
Willow Canyon High School
1,787 students · 07–12
● 33 opp32% FRL
High
Dysart High School
1,433 students · 07–12
● 41 opp58% FRL
Elem
Marley Park Elementary
1,084 students · PK–08
● 44 opp27% FRL
Elem
Asante Preparatory Academy
1,004 students · PK–08
33% FRL
Elem
Sunset Hills Elementary
969 students · PK–08
● 33 opp42% FRL
Elem
Canyon Ridge School
944 students · PK–08
● 33 opp33% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12907 W GREENWAY RD, EL MIRAGE, AZ 85335
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.