Fine Arts Academy

www.faa.littletonaz.org/

811 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Fine Arts Academy, located at 1700 S 103rd Ave in Tolleson, Arizona, is a specialized educational institution within the Tolleson Elementary School District that prioritizes the integration of artistic expression into the core academic curriculum. Unlike traditional schools, the academy is designed to foster both creative talent and academic excellence, providing students with a structured environment where they can explore various disciplines such as music, dance, visual arts, and theater alongside their standard studies.

The school serves as a hub for students who demonstrate a passion for the arts, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals by utilizing artistic techniques to enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. By blending rigorous core instruction with frequent performance and exhibition opportunities, the Fine Arts Academy strives to build student confidence and engagement, preparing them for future success both in their educational journeys and in diverse creative fields.

811

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fine Arts Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	596
Black	117
Asian	11
Two or More	27
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
596 (73.5%)
Black
117 (14.4%)
White
48 (5.9%)
Two or More
27 (3.3%)
Asian
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
8 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

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:	Littleton Elementary District (4278)
Phone:	(623)478-6400
Website:	http://www.faa.littletonaz.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 63

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 117

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 110