- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bella Vista Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 040146003062 · Sierra Vista, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 16.6:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena High School (1,715 students)
Bella Vista Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bella Vista Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buena High Sch
Buena High School
1,715 students
- Joyce Clark Mi 462
Joyce Clark Middle School
462 students
- Huachuca Mount 360
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
360 students
- Village Meadow 338
Village Meadows Elementary School
338 students
- Town & Country 327
Town & Country Elementary School
327 students
- This school 232
Bella Vista Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Bella Vista Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bella Vista Elementary School compares
Bella Vista Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,745
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 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.
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
District finance for Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) reports $10,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~232 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.