Enrollment
282
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peralta Trail Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peralta Trail Elementary School
Peralta Trail Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Apache Junction, Arizona, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Arizona schools and 38% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 282 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Apache Junction Unified District (4443) spends $9,806 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 76 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 282 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Apache Junction's elementary schools, it stands alongside Avalon Elementary (313 students): Peralta Trail Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) also operates Apache Junction High School (796 students) and Cactus Canyon Junior High (527 students) alongside Peralta Trail Elementary School.
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 Peralta Trail Elementary School compares
Peralta Trail Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,806
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Apache Junction Unified District (4443), which includes Peralta Trail Elementary School.
$9,806
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 34.6%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
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 (~282 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Peralta Trail Elementary School a good school?
Peralta Trail Elementary School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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