Enrollment
934
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terramar Academy of the Arts compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terramar Academy of the Arts
Terramar Academy of the Arts is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Peoria, Arizona, enrolling 934 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 90% of state schools at 934 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 177 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1868 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Deer Valley Unified District (4246) spends $9,561 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Peoria's public schools, it stands alongside Peoria Ecampus (130 students): Terramar Academy of the Arts is larger than that campus by headcount.
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students) and Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students) alongside Terramar Academy of the Arts.
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 Terramar Academy of the Arts compares
Terramar Academy of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,561
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Valley Unified District (4246), which includes Terramar Academy of the Arts.
$9,561
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 38.6%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~934 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Terramar Academy of the Arts a good school?
Terramar Academy of the Arts earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 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.
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