Enrollment
984
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laveen, AZ
Estrella Foothills Global Academy
Federal NCES profile for Estrella Foothills Global Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040429003697
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estrella Foothills Global Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 984
- students enrolled
Estrella Foothills Global Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Laveen Elementary District (4276) · Arizona
NCES ID 040429003697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estrella Foothills Global Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estrella Foothills Global Academy
Estrella Foothills Global Academy is a large combined-grade school in Laveen, Arizona, enrolling 984 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 92% of Arizona schools and 41% 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 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 91% of state schools at 984 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 62/100).
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Laveen Elementary District (4276) spends $9,365 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students) and Rogers Ranch School (997 students) alongside Estrella Foothills Global 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 Estrella Foothills Global Academy compares
Estrella Foothills Global 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 41% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 23% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 984 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
984
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Arizona - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,365
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 56.8%
African American 16.3%
White 15.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Estrella Foothills Global Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laveen Elementary District (4276), which includes Estrella Foothills Global Academy.
$9,365
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 53.8%
Federal 16.5%
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 Estrella Foothills Global Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Ranch School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paseo Pointe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laveen Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Sur Accelerated | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estrella Foothills Global Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~984 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Estrella Foothills Global Academy
How many students attend Estrella Foothills Global Academy?
Estrella Foothills Global Academy has 984 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laveen, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estrella Foothills Global Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Estrella Foothills Global Academy is 24:1, which is 41% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estrella Foothills Global Academy?
37.0% of students at Estrella Foothills Global Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estrella Foothills Global Academy?
The largest demographic group at Estrella Foothills Global Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Laveen, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estrella Foothills Global Academy?
Estrella Foothills Global Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Estrella Foothills Global Academy a good school?
Estrella Foothills Global Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
Besides Estrella Foothills Global Academy, Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students), Rogers Ranch School (997 students), and Paseo Pointe School (988 students). See the Laveen Elementary District (4276) district page for the complete list.
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