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School Comparison

Sousa Elementary School
vs.
Patterson Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Sousa Elementary School
Patterson Elementary
  • Sousa Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Patterson Elementary (415:1 vs. 337.5:1).
  • Patterson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Sousa Elementary School (166 vs. 140).
  • Patterson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Sousa Elementary School (15 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Patterson Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Sousa Elementary School (166 vs. 140).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Patterson Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Sousa Elementary School (15 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Sousa Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Patterson Elementary (22 vs. 18).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Sousa Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Patterson Elementary (415:1 vs. 337.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Sousa Elementary School
$12,121.39
Patterson Elementary
$12,121.39
Local revenue share
Sousa Elementary School
31.8%
Patterson Elementary
31.8%
State revenue share
Sousa Elementary School
45.8%
Patterson Elementary
45.8%
Federal revenue share
Sousa Elementary School
22.4%
Patterson Elementary
22.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sousa Elementary School
39.5%
Patterson Elementary
39.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.