- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775002591
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 225
- students enrolled
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy ranks #6 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775002591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-20.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 040775002591 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 8.3:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-20.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- This school 225
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
225 students
What this shows Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy compares
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 51% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 5% in Arizona - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~225 students)
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 public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 59.
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 8.3:1, which is 51% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, 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 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy ranks #6 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.