Enrollment
225
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040775002591
Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy reports 225 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 41% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 225 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Deer Valley Unified District (4246) spends $11,201 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.9% from local sources (property taxes), 38.6% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 41% below state mean
Top 7% in Arizona — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 225 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 225 Top 30% in Arizona — larger than 70% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040775002591
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
African American 6.2%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 225:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Valley Unified District (4246), which includes Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy.
$11,201
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 38.6%
Federal 12.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy
How many students attend Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy?
Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy has 225 students enrolled. It is a other school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy is 10.5:1, which is 41% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy is White at 67.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy?
Aspire Deer Valley'S Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.