- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laveen, AZ
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040429002845
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Laveen · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Laveen, AZ.
School address
District: Laveen Elementary District (4276) · Arizona
NCES ID 040429002845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.2 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 040429002845 · Laveen, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
863 enr · 15.4:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students)
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.2 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Meadows
Desert Meadows Elementary School
1,020 students
- Rogers Ranch S
Rogers Ranch School
997 students
- Paseo Pointe S
Paseo Pointe School
988 students
- Estrella Footh
Estrella Foothills Global Academy
984 students
- Laveen Element
Laveen Elementary School
894 students
- This school
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
863 students
What this shows Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy reports 863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy compares
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$10,353
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
African American 28.4%
White 6.4%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laveen Elementary District (4276) reports $10,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Ranch School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paseo Pointe School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estrella Foothills Global Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laveen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~863 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
How many students attend Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy?
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy has 863 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laveen, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 924 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy is 15.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 2% 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 Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy?
53.9% of students at Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Laveen, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy?
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy 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 Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Laveen?
By Resource Investment Index, Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Laveen, 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 Laveen on the city page.
What other schools are in Laveen Elementary District (4276)?
Besides Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy, Laveen Elementary District (4276) also operates Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020 students), Rogers Ranch School (997 students), and Paseo Pointe School (988 students). See the Laveen Elementary District (4276) district page for the complete list.