- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 17/100.
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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 040096002494 · Goodyear, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 28.7:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Trails (1,020 students)
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Trails
Copper Trails
1,020 students
- Desert Thunder
Desert Thunder
928 students
- Michael Anders
Michael Anderson
834 students
- Wildflower Acc
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
750 students
- This school
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
659 students
- Desert Star
Desert Star
637 students
What this shows Centerra Mirage Stem Academy reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centerra Mirage Stem Academy compares
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$10,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Avondale Elementary District (4272) reports $10,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~659 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.