- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, AZ
Terramar Academy of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Terramar Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775003098
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terramar Academy of the Arts earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #27 of 29
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Terramar Academy of the Arts has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terramar Academy of the Arts ranks #27 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775003098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Terramar Academy of the Arts shrank from 1,015 students in 2022-23 to 963 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 53.7 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 040775003098 · Peoria, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
934 enr · 17.6:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Terramar Academy of the Arts shrank from 1,015 students in 2022-23 to 963 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 53.7 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Terramar Academy of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- This school 934
Terramar Academy of the Arts
934 students
What this shows Terramar Academy of the Arts reports 934 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terramar Academy of the Arts compares
Terramar Academy of the Arts is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 77% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 934 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
934
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Arizona - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.9%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Terramar Academy of the Arts is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terramar Academy of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terramar Academy of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
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 (~934 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terramar Academy of the Arts
How many students attend Terramar Academy of the Arts?
Terramar Academy of the Arts has 934 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,015 (2022-23) → 963 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terramar Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Terramar Academy of the Arts is 17.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terramar Academy of the Arts?
10.9% of students at Terramar Academy of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terramar Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Terramar Academy of the Arts is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terramar Academy of the Arts?
Terramar Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Terramar Academy of the Arts rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Terramar Academy of the Arts ranks #27 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Terramar Academy of the Arts, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.