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Fowler Elementary District (4273)

Arizona · Public School District
8
Schools
3,815
Students
$11,620
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
62.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Fowler Elementary District (4273) is a public school district in Arizona serving 3,815 students across 8 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $11,620 is below the national average for a US public school district. 62% 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 36/100.

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All Schools (8)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Santa Maria Middle School06–08622
Western Valley Middle School06–08550
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,620-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
41%
State
45.2%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal
13.9%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,815
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score36/100
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,620, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,815 students.
How much does Fowler Elementary District (4273) spend per student?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) spends $11,620 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
62% of students in Fowler Elementary District (4273) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
No, Fowler Elementary District (4273) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fowler Elementary District (4273) serve?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fowler Elementary District (4273) is 36/100. 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.

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