Fine Arts Academy

Summary:

Fine Arts Academy is an elementary school in Tolleson, Arizona that serves students from kindergarten to 8th grade as part of the Littleton Elementary District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with a significant African American and smaller White population. Around 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Fine Arts Academy consistently performs below the Littleton Elementary District and the state of Arizona averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20-31% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 25-46% for the district and 35-46% for the state. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 12-18% at Fine Arts Academy, 14-26% for the district, and 28-43% for the state. The school has a very low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom 20-25% of Arizona elementary schools, and has seen a concerning increase in its dropout rate.

While Fine Arts Academy struggles to support the academic achievement of most student subgroups, it performs relatively well for its Native American students, ranking in the top 20% of Arizona elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2020-2021 school year. Nearby schools in the Littleton Elementary District, such as Littleton Elementary School and Estrella Vista Elementary School, generally perform better than Fine Arts Academy on academic measures. Additionally, the LESD Online Academy, a virtual school within the Littleton Elementary District, and the Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain, a public charter school, also outperform Fine Arts Academy on several academic measures.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1700 S 103rd Ave
       Tolleson, AZ  85353-3000


(623) 478-6400

District: Littleton Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
866th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,829 Help


Students who attend Fine Arts Academy usually attend:

High:    La Joya Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  808

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.9%
African American:
13.1%
White:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.9% Help


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Compare Details Fine Arts Academy ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Littleton Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fine Arts Academy ranks worse than 81.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.11. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.9%), African American (13.1%), White (6.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy is 20.2. 6 elementary schools in the Littleton Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fine Arts Academy is $9,829. 4 elementary schools in the Littleton Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fine Arts Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Fine Arts Academy 866th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Fine Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Fine Arts Academy 449th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Fine Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

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Littleton Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Littleton Elementary District 253rd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fine Arts Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.09 922nd 1039 11.3%
2021 23.36 920th 1226 25.0%
2022 12.50 894th 1000 10.6%
2023 21.20 975th 1245 21.7%
2024 10.32 866th 912 5.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.83 938th 1027 8.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.93 695th 820 15.2%
2022 15.71 568th 618 8.1%
2023 22.44 932nd 1116 16.5%
2024 13.45 529th 556 4.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.42 385th 423 9.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.73 878th 1023 14.2%
2019 9.50 813th 862 5.7%
2021 22.72 963rd 1219 21.0%
2022 10.74 777th 824 5.7%
2023 20.66 986th 1219 19.1%
2024 10.78 560th 602 7.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.08 927th 1032 10.2%
2019 15.14 739th 850 13.1%
2021 25.70 892nd 1220 26.9%
2022 16.48 715th 830 13.9%
2023 21.81 969th 1216 20.3%
2024 6.82 614th 628 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.50 565th 620 8.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.20 65th 100 35.0%
2021 35.95 571st 895 36.2%
2022 15.88 275th 289 4.8%
2023 19.70 543rd 607 10.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.74 718th 911 21.2%
2019 16.48 642nd 709 9.4%
2021 28.09 877th 1198 26.8%
2022 17.14 634th 716 11.5%
2023 24.29 926th 1170 20.9%
2024 12.80 456th 486 6.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.05 78th 654 88.1%
2023 54.62 86th 219 60.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.28 762nd 1161 34.4%
2022 28.25 633rd 800 20.9%
2023 30.57 750th 1024 26.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fine Arts Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.31 507th 605 16.2%
2021 23.83 630th 832 24.3%
2022 10.32 572nd 605 5.5%
2023 19.64 695th 854 18.6%
2024 18.11 449th 550 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.02 566th 650 12.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.81 586th 789 25.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.40 426th 503 15.3%
2023 18.84 627th 717 12.6%
2024 19.07 271st 320 15.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.67 548th 624 12.2%
2019 17.77 379th 466 18.7%
2021 28.98 563rd 820 31.3%
2023 22.01 643rd 806 20.2%
2024 22.44 280th 386 27.5%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.16 129th 166 22.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.49 528th 617 14.4%
2021 21.01 679th 818 17.0%
2023 16.45 716th 810 11.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.49 307th 404 24.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.25 80th 125 36.0%
2021 39.39 304th 573 46.9%
2023 12.03 385th 400 3.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.89 454th 543 16.4%
2019 21.15 321st 387 17.1%
2021 30.11 565th 802 29.6%
2023 22.41 611th 760 19.6%
2024 26.41 224th 329 31.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.20 595th 780 23.7%
2023 29.25 488th 675 27.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fine Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 55 55 12 341 7 1 10 0 481
2018 58 74 13 421 8 1 14 0 589
2019 72 99 11 525 6 1 22 0 736
2020 56 101 18 582 8 1 26 0 792
2021 50 82 14 530 8 0 19 0 703
2022 57 90 12 575 6 2 22 0 764
2023 53 96 14 589 8 1 27 0 788
2024 55 106 15 597 8 1 26 0 808

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fine Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 481 26.5 18.1 85.9
2018 589 32.5 18.1 74.9
2019 736 40.0 18.4 74.9
2020 792 40.0 19.8 75.9
2021 703 38.5 18.2 n/a
2022 764 44.5 17.1 29.3
2023 788 37.0 21.2 65.9
2024 808 40.0 20.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fine Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 481 26.5 18.1 85.9
2018 589 32.5 18.1 74.9
2019 736 40.0 18.4 74.9
2020 792 40.0 19.8 75.9
2021 703 38.5 18.2 n/a
2022 764 44.5 17.1 29.3
2023 788 37.0 21.2 65.9
2024 808 40.0 20.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fine Arts Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $301 (3.8%) $180 (2.3%) $783 (9.9%) $5,607 (70.9%) $1,816 (23.0%) $7,423 (93.9%) $7,904
2020 $310 (4.2%) $147 (2.0%) $766 (10.4%) $5,208 (70.6%) $1,717 (23.3%) $6,924 (93.8%) $7,381
2021 $608 (6.9%) $254 (2.9%) $1,469 (16.6%) $6,099 (68.9%) $1,887 (21.3%) $7,986 (90.3%) $8,848
2022 $696 (7.1%) $330 (3.4%) $1,722 (17.5%) $6,781 (69.0%) $2,022 (20.6%) $8,803 (89.6%) $9,829

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fine Arts Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 922nd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 975th of 1245 Elementary schools
 10.4%
Ranks 507th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 695th of 854 Middle schools
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students736788
 7.1%
African American9996
 3%
American Indian68
 33.3%
Asian1114
 27.3%
Hispanic525589
 12.2%
Pacific Islander11
White7253
 26.4%
Two or More Races2227
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.9%65.9%
 9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 808 students attended Fine Arts Academy.

Students at Fine Arts Academy are 74% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Fine Arts Academy usually go on to attend:

High : La Joya Community High School

Fine Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Arizona elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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