- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Traditional Academy at Bellair
Federal NCES profile for Traditional Academy at Bellair, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775001146
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Traditional Academy at Bellair earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Traditional Academy at Bellair has class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Traditional Academy at Bellair ranks #5 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775001146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Traditional Academy at Bellair held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 040775001146 · Glendale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 12.7:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Traditional Academy at Bellair held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Traditional Academy at Bellair 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 241
Traditional Academy at Bellair
241 students
What this shows Traditional Academy at Bellair reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Traditional Academy at Bellair compares
Traditional Academy at Bellair 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Arizona - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 6.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Traditional Academy at Bellair 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 Traditional Academy at Bellair Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Traditional Academy at Bellair'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 Glendale
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Traditional Academy at Bellair
How many students attend Traditional Academy at Bellair?
Traditional Academy at Bellair has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traditional Academy at Bellair?
The student-teacher ratio at Traditional Academy at Bellair is 12.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Traditional Academy at Bellair?
32.9% of students at Traditional Academy at Bellair are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Traditional Academy at Bellair?
The largest demographic group at Traditional Academy at Bellair is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Traditional Academy at Bellair?
Traditional Academy at Bellair has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Traditional Academy at Bellair rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Traditional Academy at Bellair ranks #5 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Traditional Academy at Bellair, 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.