- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Tan Valley, AZ
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040292002862
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in San Tan Valley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in San Tan Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292002862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 040292002862 · San Tan Valley, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 17.3:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- This school
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- Anthem Element
Anthem Elementary School
722 students
What this shows Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy compares
Circle Cross K8 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Arizona - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$10,483
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anthem Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in San Tan Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional-San Tan
Standard public school
749 students
American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6
Standard public school
637 students
J. O. Combs Middle School
Standard public school
581 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Champion San Tan
Standard public school
458 students
Happy Valley School East Campus
Standard public school
396 students
Combs Traditional Academy
Standard public school
211 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
How many students attend Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy?
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy has 728 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Tan Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy is 17.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy?
34.9% of students at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in San Tan Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy?
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy rank among elementary schools in San Tan Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and Florence K-8 (805 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.