Enrollment
403
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040086703342 Charter school
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) — Gilbert, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
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: Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) (90885) · 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) reports 403 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) (90885) spends $9,688 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.3% from local sources (property taxes), 83.2% from the state, and 8.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 403 | top 49% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$9,688
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 403 Top 49% in Arizona — larger than 51% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040086703342
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 6.5%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.4%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) (90885), which includes Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista).
$9,688
Per student
-36%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 83.2%
Federal 8.5%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)
How many students attend Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)?
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) has 403 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in GILBERT, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)?
The largest demographic group at Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) is White at 53.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in GILBERT, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)?
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.