Enrollment
232
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sierra Vista, AZ
Bella Vista Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bella Vista Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040146003062
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bella Vista Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Sierra Vista · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bella Vista Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Sierra Vista, AZ.
School address
District: Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) · Arizona
NCES ID 040146003062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bella Vista Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bella Vista Elementary School
Bella Vista Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sierra Vista, Arizona, enrolling 232 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 232 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.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) spends $9,151 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students) and Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students) alongside Bella Vista Elementary School.
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 Bella Vista Elementary School compares
Bella Vista Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Arizona - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,151
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 41.4%
White 35.8%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Bella Vista Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), which includes Bella Vista Elementary School.
$9,151
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 40.2%
Federal 21.7%
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 Bella Vista Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Clark Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huachuca Mountain Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Meadows Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Town & Country Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bella Vista Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bella Vista Elementary School
How many students attend Bella Vista Elementary School?
Bella Vista Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sierra Vista, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bella Vista Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Bella Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bella Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bella Vista Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Sierra Vista, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bella Vista Elementary School?
Bella Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bella Vista Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sierra Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Sierra Vista, 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 Sierra Vista on the city page.
Is Bella Vista Elementary School a good school?
Bella Vista Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Besides Bella Vista Elementary School, Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students), Joyce Clark Middle School (462 students), and Huachuca Mountain Elementary School (360 students). See the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) district page for the complete list.
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