Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy

trailside.laveenschools.org/

863 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy is a K-8 public school located in Laveen, Arizona, and is part of the Laveen Elementary School District. As a specialized "Performing Arts Academy," the school distinguishes itself by integrating arts education into the core academic curriculum. Students at Trailside Point have access to unique opportunities in music, dance, theater, and visual arts, allowing them to develop creative talents alongside traditional subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts.

Beyond its artistic focus, the school emphasizes character development and academic excellence within a supportive community environment. The campus is designed to foster both creative expression and collaborative learning, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By blending a rigorous academic foundation with an enriching arts program, Trailside Point seeks to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to think critically and express themselves effectively.

863

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	490
Black	245
Asian	9
Two or More	38
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
490 (56.8%)
Black
245 (28.4%)
White
55 (6.4%)
Two or More
38 (4.4%)
American Indian
21 (2.4%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laveen Elementary District (4276)
Phone:	(602)605-8540
Website:	http://trailside.laveenschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 109

Grade 8 96