- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apache Junction, AZ
Peralta Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peralta Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040079002212
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peralta Trail Elementary School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Apache Junction · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Peralta Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peralta Trail Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Apache Junction, AZ.
School address
District: Apache Junction Unified District (4443) · Arizona
NCES ID 040079002212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Peralta Trail Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 040079002212 · Apache Junction, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 23.5:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Apache Junction High School (796 students)
Peralta Trail Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Peralta Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apache Junctio
Apache Junction High School
796 students
- Cactus Canyon
Cactus Canyon Junior High
527 students
- Desert Vista E
Desert Vista Elementary School
435 students
- Four Peaks Ele
Four Peaks Elementary School
400 students
- This school 282
Peralta Trail Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Peralta Trail Elementary School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peralta Trail Elementary School compares
Peralta Trail Elementary School 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
63.8%
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
$11,498
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
31
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Peralta Trail Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Apache Junction Unified District (4443) reports $11,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peralta Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cactus Canyon Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Vista Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Four Peaks Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peralta Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Apache Junction
2 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 (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Peralta Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Peralta Trail Elementary School?
Peralta Trail Elementary School has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apache Junction, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peralta Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peralta Trail Elementary School is 23.5:1, which is 38% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peralta Trail Elementary School?
32.9% of students at Peralta Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peralta Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peralta Trail Elementary School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Apache Junction, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peralta Trail Elementary School?
Peralta Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Peralta Trail Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Apache Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Peralta Trail Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Apache Junction, 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 Apache Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)?
Besides Peralta Trail Elementary School, Apache Junction Unified District (4443) also operates Apache Junction High School (796 students), Cactus Canyon Junior High (527 students), and Desert Vista Elementary School (435 students). See the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) district page for the complete list.