- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodyear, AZ
Las Brisas Academy
Federal NCES profile for Las Brisas Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040432003480
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Brisas Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Goodyear · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Brisas Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Brisas Academy ranks #6 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ.
School address
District: Liberty Elementary District (4266) · Arizona
NCES ID 040432003480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Las Brisas Academy held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 040432003480 · Goodyear, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 19.5:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students)
Las Brisas Academy held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Las Brisas Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Horizons
Blue Horizons Elementary School
976 students
- Westar Element
Westar Elementary School
815 students
- This school
Las Brisas Academy
663 students
- Rainbow Valley
Rainbow Valley Elementary School
583 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary School
574 students
- Estrella Mount
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
525 students
What this shows Las Brisas Academy reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Brisas Academy compares
Las Brisas 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 73% in Arizona - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$9,201
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 17.9%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Las Brisas Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Elementary District (4266) reports $9,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Brisas Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Horizons Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westar Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estrella Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Brisas Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Goodyear
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Brisas Academy
How many students attend Las Brisas Academy?
Las Brisas Academy has 663 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodyear, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Brisas Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Brisas Academy is 19.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Brisas Academy?
31.0% of students at Las Brisas Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Brisas Academy?
The largest demographic group at Las Brisas Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Goodyear, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Brisas Academy?
Las Brisas Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Las Brisas Academy rank among schools in Goodyear?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Brisas Academy ranks #6 of 13 schools in Goodyear, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goodyear on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Elementary District (4266)?
Besides Las Brisas Academy, Liberty Elementary District (4266) also operates Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students), Westar Elementary School (815 students), and Rainbow Valley Elementary School (583 students). See the Liberty Elementary District (4266) district page for the complete list.