School overview
At a glance
Reported students
728
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
37.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,191 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
693.5
Circle Cross STEM Academy: 728 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
19.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Circle Cross STEM Academy
Circle Cross STEM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in San Tan Valley. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Florence Unified School District (4437). NCES reports 728 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,191 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, above the Arizona median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.2%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Circle Cross STEM Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.9%
- Hispanic42.2%
- Black5.2%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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