- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Fine Arts Academy held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 040444003533 · Tolleson, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 21.9:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Quentin Elementary School (914 students)
Fine Arts Academy held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Fine Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quentin Elemen
Quentin Elementary School
914 students
- Country Place
Country Place Elementary
900 students
- Estrella Vista
Estrella Vista Elementary School
893 students
- This school
Fine Arts Academy
811 students
- Littleton Elem
Littleton Elementary School
802 students
- Collier Elemen
Collier Elementary School
773 students
What this shows Fine Arts Academy reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fine Arts Academy compares
Fine Arts 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,493
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
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.
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
District finance for Littleton Elementary District (4278) reports $10,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~811 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.