- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+213 students YoY
Estrella Foothills Global Academy grew from 682 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (+31.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+213 students YoY 040429003697 · Laveen, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
984 enr · 24:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students)
Estrella Foothills Global Academy grew from 682 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (+31.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Estrella Foothills Global Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Meadows
Desert Meadows Elementary School
1,020 students
- Rogers Ranch S
Rogers Ranch School
997 students
- Paseo Pointe S
Paseo Pointe School
988 students
- This school
Estrella Foothills Global Academy
984 students
- Laveen Element
Laveen Elementary School
894 students
- Vista Del Sur
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
893 students
What this shows Estrella Foothills Global Academy reports 984 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estrella Foothills Global Academy compares
Estrella Foothills Global Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,353
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
District finance for Laveen Elementary District (4276) reports $10,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~984 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), up 213.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.