West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)

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Laveen, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) #260 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,130 per pupil, West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) ranks #348 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

247
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,130
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) operates 1 public schools serving 247 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,130 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 100.0% local, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 30/100, ranked #260 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 56.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.4% African American, 7.8% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Riverbend Prep, enrolling 205 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Riverbend Prep accounts for 83.0% of all West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) a distant remainder — means West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) reports 68.8% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

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Federal
-
State
100.0%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
260 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036).

White 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
African American 25.4%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 3.4%
Other 5.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)

School Enrollment
Riverbend Prep
Charter
205

How West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869) Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Crestvi (79874) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372) Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Canyon Rose Academy Inc. (81029) Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. (5181) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)?

West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 247 students.

How much does West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) spend per student?

West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) spends $11,130 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #260 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)?

West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) students are 56.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.4% African American, 7.8% White, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)?

West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #260 out of 437 districts in Arizona.