Enrollment
811
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tolleson, AZ
Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040444003533
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fine Arts Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Tolleson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fine Arts Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fine Arts Academy ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Tolleson, AZ.
School address
District: Littleton Elementary District (4278) · Arizona
NCES ID 040444003533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fine Arts Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fine Arts Academy
Fine Arts Academy is a higher-need, large elementary school in Tolleson, Arizona, enrolling 811 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Arizona schools and 29% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 811 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.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Littleton Elementary District (4278) spends $9,585 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tolleson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tolleson Virtual Academy (37 students): Fine Arts Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 6.2:1).
Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students) and Country Place Elementary (900 students) alongside Fine Arts 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 Fine Arts Academy compares
Fine Arts 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 86% in Arizona - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$9,585
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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 73.5%
African American 14.4%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Fine Arts Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton Elementary District (4278), which includes Fine Arts Academy.
$9,585
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 45.5%
Federal 20.5%
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 Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country Place Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estrella Vista Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Littleton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fine Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Tolleson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~811 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has 811 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy is 21.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fine Arts Academy?
51.9% of students at Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fine Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Tolleson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
How does Fine Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Tolleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Fine Arts Academy ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Tolleson, 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 Tolleson on the city page.
Is Fine Arts Academy a good school?
Fine Arts Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Besides Fine Arts Academy, Littleton Elementary District (4278) also operates Quentin Elementary School (914 students), Country Place Elementary (900 students), and Estrella Vista Elementary School (893 students). See the Littleton Elementary District (4278) district page for the complete list.
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