Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy

Elementary No virtual instruction San Tan Valley, AZ Grades KG–08 Suburb: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ B (75.5)
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Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ B (75.5)
728
Students
37.5
Teachers
19.4:1
Student:Teacher
(480)987-7600
Phone
http://www.fusdaz.com/cc
Website

Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy is a public school administered by the Florence Unified School District (4437) district in San Tan Valley, ARIZONA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 728 students enrolled; a 19.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Elementary School Average
Enrollment
728.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 53% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.41:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 16% worse
School Details
School Name
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy
NCESSCH ID
040292002862
State School ID
AZ-4437-89587
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
35900 N CHARBRAY DR
City
San Tan Valley
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85143
County
Pinal County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0405
State Leg. Upper
04015
State Leg. Lower
04015
Latitude
33.20422
Longitude
-111.57113
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Ungraded
👥
728
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.5
Teachers FTE
📐
19.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 265 36.4%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Florence Unified School District (4437)
LEAID
0402920
State LEA ID
AZ-4437
Phone
(520)866-3500
Website
http://www.fusdaz.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
FLORENCE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$116,527K
Federal Revenue
$20,039K
State Revenue
$66,622K
Local Revenue
$29,866K
Total Expenditure
$104,188K
Instruction Exp.
$48,969K
Support Services
$40,197K
Other Current Exp.
$4,032K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy

1
Legacy Traditional-San Tan
San Tan Valley · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
Schnepf Elementary School
QUEEN CREEK · Elementary
0.8 mi
3
Combs Traditional Academy
San Tan Valley · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
San Tan Valley · Other
1.2 mi
5
Combs Online School for Success
SAN TAN VLY · Other
1.2 mi
6
Combs Center for Success High School
SAN TAN VLY · High
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy?
728 students are enrolled at Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy have?
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy has 37.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1.
What grades does Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy serve?
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy serves grades KG through 08.
Is Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy a charter school?
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy is not a charter school.
What metro area is Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy located in?
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy belong to?
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy is part of the Florence Unified School District (4437) school district.
How much does Florence Unified School District (4437) spend per student?
The Florence Unified School District (4437) district spends approximately $143,115,385 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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