Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tolleson, AZ
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
Federal NCES profile for Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
The verdict
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Tolleson · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 895
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Tolleson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040023902533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 040023902533 · Tolleson, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
895 enr · 36.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students)
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain compares
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 25% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) reports $9,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Tolleson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
How many students attend Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain has 895 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tolleson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 879 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain?
36.0% of students at Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain?
The largest demographic group at Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain rank among elementary schools in Tolleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Tolleson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tolleson on the city page.
What other schools are in P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)?
None; P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) is a single-school charter district, and Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is its only campus.