Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction TOLLESON, AZ Grades KG–08 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ C (69.3)
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Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
TOLLESON, AZ 85353
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ C (69.3)
895
Students
45.0
Teachers
19.9:1
Student:Teacher
(623)474-2120
Phone
http://www.plcaaem.org
Website

Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is a public charter Elementary school located in TOLLESON, ARIZONA, operated by the P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 895 students enrolled; a 19.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: 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
895.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 88% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.89:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 19% worse
School Details
School Name
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
NCESSCH ID
040023902533
State School ID
AZ-6235-87413
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
CHARTER BOARD (CSB)
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2504 S 91ST AVE
City
TOLLESON
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85353
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0403
State Leg. Upper
04022
State Leg. Lower
04022
Latitude
33.424
Longitude
-112.2573
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Ungraded
👥
895
Total Students
👩‍🏫
45.0
Teachers FTE
📐
19.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
45.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)45.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 411 45.9%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235)
LEAID
0400239
State LEA ID
AZ-6235
Phone
(623)474-2120
Website
http://www.plcaaem.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
TOLLESON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$11,705K
Federal Revenue
$3,907K
State Revenue
$7,619K
Local Revenue
$179K
Total Expenditure
$10,202K
Instruction Exp.
$4,536K
Support Services
$3,240K
Other Current Exp.
$719K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain

1
Dos Rios Elementary
TOLLESON · Elementary
0.6 mi
2
Hurley Ranch Elementary
TOLLESON · Middle
0.8 mi
3
Union Connects
Tolleson · Elementary
0.9 mi
4
Union Elementary School
TOLLESON · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Country Place Elementary
TOLLESON · Elementary
1.3 mi
6
Sun Canyon School
PHOENIX · Elementary
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain?
895 students are enrolled at Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain have?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain has 45.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.9:1.
What grades does Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain serve?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain serves grades KG through 08.
Is Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain a charter school?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is a charter school.
What metro area is Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain located in?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain belong to?
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is part of the P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) school district.
How much does P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) spend per student?
The P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) district spends approximately $11,398,883 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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