At a glance
Reported students
811
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
787.5
Fine Arts Academy: 811 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 765
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Fine Arts Academy
Fine Arts Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Tolleson. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Littleton Elementary District (4278). NCES reports 811 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.5%) and Black (14.4%). English learners represent 14% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fine Arts Academy
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.9%
- Hispanic73.5%
- Black14.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Littleton Elementary District (4278)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Littleton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
802 reported students
Collier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
773 reported students
Estrella Vista Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
893 reported students
Country Place Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
900 reported students
Tres Rios Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
713 reported students
Quentin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
914 reported students
Public schools near Fine Arts Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Math and Science Avondale Elementary · Charter · Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) | KG–08 | 1,175 | 0.4 mi |
| Underdown Learning Center Elementary · Littleton Elementary District (4278) | PK–08 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| LESD Online Academy Elementary · Littleton Elementary District (4278) | KG–08 | 34 | 0.6 mi |
| Country Place Elementary Elementary · Littleton Elementary District (4278) | PK–08 | 900 | 0.9 mi |
| Quentin Elementary School Elementary · Littleton Elementary District (4278) | PK–08 | 914 | 1 mi |
| Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain Elementary · Charter · P.L.C. Charter Schools (6235) | KG–08 | 895 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fine Arts Academy
What grades does Fine Arts Academy serve?
Fine Arts Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Littleton Elementary District (4278).
How many students attend Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy reported 811 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 765 students.
Is Fine Arts Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fine Arts Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Littleton Elementary District (4278) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Fine Arts Academy in?
Fine Arts Academy is part of Littleton Elementary District (4278), based in Avondale, AZ, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fine Arts Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academy of Math and Science Avondale (0.4 mi), Underdown Learning Center (0.5 mi), LESD Online Academy (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.