Enrollment
112
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Arizona K-8 Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Arizona K-8 Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040060003699
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arizona K-8 Online Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #14 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 112
- students enrolled
Arizona K-8 Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona K-8 Online Academy ranks #14 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060003699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arizona K-8 Online Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arizona K-8 Online Academy
Arizona K-8 Online Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 112 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Arizona K-8 Online Academy is leaner than roughly 88% of Arizona schools and 34% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 112 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its district draws 36.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Arizona K-8 Online Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students) and Barcelona Elementary School (847 students) alongside Arizona K-8 Online Academy.
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 Arizona K-8 Online Academy compares
Arizona K-8 Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Arizona - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,648
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alhambra Elementary District (4280), which includes Arizona K-8 Online Academy.
$11,648
Per student
-11%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 42.7%
Federal 36.6%
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 Arizona K-8 Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barcelona Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arizona K-8 Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 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.
Similar enrollment (~112 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arizona K-8 Online Academy
How many students attend Arizona K-8 Online Academy?
Arizona K-8 Online Academy has 112 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arizona K-8 Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Arizona K-8 Online Academy is 11.2:1, which is 34% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona K-8 Online Academy?
Arizona K-8 Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Arizona K-8 Online Academy rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona K-8 Online Academy ranks #14 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
Is Arizona K-8 Online Academy a good school?
Arizona K-8 Online Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. 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 Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Arizona K-8 Online Academy, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), and Catalina Ventura School (842 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.
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