Enrollment
659
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodyear, AZ
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Centerra Mirage Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040096002494
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerra Mirage Stem Academy ranks #11 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ.
School address
District: Avondale Elementary District (4272) · Arizona
NCES ID 040096002494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerra Mirage Stem Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Goodyear, Arizona, enrolling 659 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Arizona schools and 69% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 659 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 313 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #268, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 659 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Avondale Elementary District (4272) spends $9,503 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Goodyear's public schools, it stands alongside Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students): Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.7:1 vs 25.5:1).
Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students) and Desert Thunder (928 students) alongside Centerra Mirage Stem Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Centerra Mirage Stem Academy compares
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.7:1 | ▲ 69% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 15% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.7:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
White 14.0%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale Elementary District (4272), which includes Centerra Mirage Stem Academy.
$9,503
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 45.5%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Centerra Mirage Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Trails | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Thunder | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael Anderson | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildflower Accelerated Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Star | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerra Mirage Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Goodyear
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~659 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
How many students attend Centerra Mirage Stem Academy?
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy has 659 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodyear, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerra Mirage Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is 28.7:1, which is 69% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centerra Mirage Stem Academy?
40.9% of students at Centerra Mirage Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerra Mirage Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Centerra Mirage Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerra Mirage Stem Academy?
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centerra Mirage Stem Academy rank among schools in Goodyear?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerra Mirage Stem Academy ranks #11 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goodyear on the city page.
Is Centerra Mirage Stem Academy a good school?
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Besides Centerra Mirage Stem Academy, Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students), Desert Thunder (928 students), and Michael Anderson (834 students). See the Avondale Elementary District (4272) district page for the complete list.
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