Enrollment
558
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Academy Del Sol - Star Valley
Federal NCES profile for Academy Del Sol - Star Valley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040079703230Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy Del Sol - Star Valley earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #22 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 558
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Del Sol - Star Valley ranks #22 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Academy Del Sol Inc. (90199) · Arizona
NCES ID 040079703230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-46% vs state
What stands out at Academy Del Sol - Star Valley
Academy Del Sol - Star Valley is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 558 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
The surrounding Academy Del Sol Inc. (90199) spends $8,201 per pupil, 38% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tucson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos Elementary School (613 students): Academy Del Sol - Star Valley is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Academy Del Sol Inc. (90199), also runs Academy Del Sol (171 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy Del Sol - Star Valley compares
Academy Del Sol - Star Valley on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 46% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$8,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
White 6.3%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Academy Del Sol - Star Valley is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy Del Sol Inc. (90199), which includes Academy Del Sol - Star Valley.
$8,201
Per student
-38%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 81.9%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academy Del Sol - Star Valley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Del Sol | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Academy Del Sol - Star Valley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy Del Sol - Star Valley
How many students attend Academy Del Sol - Star Valley?
Academy Del Sol - Star Valley has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy Del Sol - Star Valley?
26.1% of students at Academy Del Sol - Star Valley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy Del Sol - Star Valley?
The largest demographic group at Academy Del Sol - Star Valley is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy Del Sol - Star Valley?
Academy Del Sol - Star Valley has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy Del Sol - Star Valley rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Del Sol - Star Valley ranks #22 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is Academy Del Sol - Star Valley a good school?
Academy Del Sol - Star Valley earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Academy Del Sol Inc. (90199)?
Besides Academy Del Sol - Star Valley, Academy Del Sol Inc. (90199) also operates Academy Del Sol (171 students). See the Academy Del Sol Inc. (90199) district page for the complete list.
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