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#936 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 47% in state
Fine Arts Academy
Elementary School · Littleton Elementary District (4278) · Cashion, AZ
A Littleton Elementary District (4278) elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 280, Cashion, AZ 85329
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fine Arts Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,292
Median home value
$243,600
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
0%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85329; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Littleton Elementary District (4278)
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fine Arts Academy is listed in Littleton Elementary District (4278); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fine Arts Academy
Fine Arts Academy is a public elementary school in Cashion, AZ, part of Littleton Elementary District (4278), serving approximately 808 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fine Arts Academy
What grades does Fine Arts Academy serve?
Fine Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 808 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fine Arts Academy rank in AZ?
Fine Arts Academy ranks #936 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Fine Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fine Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fine Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fine Arts Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Fine Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Fine Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fine Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Fine Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 808
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (623) 478-6400
- Area population (ZIP 85329)
- 2,429
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85329; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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